For Many At American, Only Time Will Tell…
Analysts: Change is only certainty in American Airlines merger, and many are pessimistic
BY Staff and Wire Reports
Sunday, March 03, 2013
As American Airlines and US Airways move toward their $11 billion merger, many business travelers are asking themselves the same question: What does this mean for me?
Change is the only certain answer, analysts say.
And change, according to these airline experts, is not good for business travelers who have grown accustomed to their regular airline routes, connecting hubs and frequent flier programs.
“What I can see is 900 pitfalls,” said Joe Brancatelli, a business travel expert who writes a regular online column on the subject. “I don’t see an upside.”