Could US-American merger mean a new name for Suns' arena?

As US Airways moves closer to a merger with American Airlines, we take a look at how that could affect US Airways Center, home to the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

AFL-CIO warns airline merger could cause union fallout

A major labor leader is worried a merger between US Airways and American Airlines could cause a battle between two unions that represent ground workers. 

American Airlines grounds flights, reveals new merger details

As American Airlines grappled with a failed computer system, more information came to light about the company’s proposed merger with US Airways. 

US Airways, American one step closer to merger

Tempe-based US Airways is one step closer to merging with American Airlines following a judge’s decision Wednesday. 

US-American merger long in the making, but far from done

After more than a year of speculation and negotiation, the merger between US Airways and American Airlines is official. The new airline will keep American’s name and be worth about $11 billion. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, the merger creates the largest carrier in the world. 

US Airways and American Airlines to merge, creating world's largest carrier

Tempe-based US Airways and bankrupt American Airlines have officially announced their intention to merge. The new company will keep the American Airlines name and be based out of Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Reports say US Airways, American Airlines boards set to vote for merger

Tempe-based US Airways and bankrupt American Airlines appear ready to merge. Bloomberg News reports the companies’ boards are expected approve the merger Wednesday, after lengthy negotiations. 

Reports: US Airways, American Airlines to merge soon

One of the largest private employers in Arizona appears to close to a merger. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, US Airways and bankrupt American Airlines may be near a deal that’s been long in the making. 

US Airways merger could cost Valley thousands of jobs, millions of dollars

A valley organization is calling attention to the impact of the potential merger between bankrupt American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways.

How US Airways is coping with the effects of Sandy

The East Coast is struggling to deal with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. And one of the major impacts has involved air transportation. Airports are closed, flights being canceled throughout the northeast.

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