April 28, 2008
Airline merger could affect Roanoke
News out today on the airline consolidation front could lead to Roanoke Regional Airport having one fewer airline servicing it.
From the Associated Press today:
CHICAGO - A person close to the negotiations says United Airlines and US Airways are in very advanced talks with the expectation of announcing within two weeks that they are combining. The two carriers have stepped up their talks after Continental Airlines Inc. caught United off guard by deciding not to pursue a deal with the Chicago-based carrier. The source asked Monday not to be named because of the sensitive nature of the talks.
A combination of United and USAirways would carry more than 50 percent of the traffic out of Roanoke, using March traffic numbers (55 percent). Any potential impact on Roanoke would be months away, but analysts expect more activity before Bush leaves office.
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