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American, US Airways boards approve merger

Published:Thursday | February 14, 2013 | 4:43 PM

Media and newswire sources say American Airlines and US Airways are planning to form one of the world's biggest airlines.



A number of unnamed sources say the two boards met yesterday to approve the merger.



A formal announcement is expected today.



The merger will bring American Airlines closer in value to rival Delta Airlines, with an estimated market value of US$11 billion.



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