Mulig fusjon mellom UA og CO

[EB]

Mer her fra dagens nyhetsmail fra Star Alliance:

Continental and United ready if others merge:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and United Airlines (UAUA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) have laid most of the groundwork for a merger, two people briefed on the matter said, and could have a deal ready "pretty quickly" if Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines announce a tie-up, one of them said.

Continental, which has said it would prefer to be independent unless the competitive landscape changes, plans to get back to the negotiating table with United if a merger between Delta (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Northwest (NWA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is announced, both sources said.

Both the people requested not to be identified because of the confidential nature of the talks.

A Delta-Northwest merger, expected to be announced late Monday or Tuesday, would free Continental to pursue a merger with United, because Northwest would forfeit special stock that gives it effective veto power over a Continental transaction, otherwise called a "golden share."

Both people said Continental would redeem its share and resume the talks with United, which had stalled when the Delta-Northwest talks sputtered because the carriers' pilots unions at those two airlines could not agree on how to integrate seniority in a combined work force.

Pilots unions at United and Continental have also held merger-related discussions, and merging those two work forces is not likely to be as major a hurdle as it has been with Delta and Northwest, the two people said.

A merger between United and Continental, the second and fourth-largest U.S. airlines respectively, would surpass a Delta-Northwest combination as the world's largest carrier.

 

[LN-MOW]

Re: Frontier inn i Chapter 11

Continental and United ready if others merge:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and United Airlines (UAUA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) have laid most of the groundwork for a merger, two people briefed on the matter said, and could have a deal ready "pretty quickly" if Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines announce a tie-up, one of them said.

Saann 'Tuppen og Lillemor' forretningsstrategi har jeg liten sans for .. hva driver dem> Hva andre gjoer eller hva som er best for selskapene?

 

[EB]

Re: Frontier inn i Chapter 11

Man kan like det eller ikke - men det jobbes i kulissene. man kan jo håpe at Continental blir navnevalget og Star Alliance alliansevalget ved neste korsvei.

 

[Fredrik Propell]

Re: Frontier inn i Chapter 11

Eller at navnet blir United og fortsatt medlem av Star Alliance, meen med Continenal`s ledelse bak roret!

 

[Someone]

Re: Frontier inn i Chapter 11

Og her er en melding fra Kellner til de CO ansatte angående DL-NW fusjonen

Dear Co-worker,



You have probably heard that Delta and Northwest Airlines last night announced plans to merge. This merger will change the competitive landscape for Continental and the entire airline industry.



As we’ve said repeatedly for more than a year and a half, our preference has been to remain independent as long as the competitive landscape remained the same. However, the landscape is changing. We will review our strategic alternatives and make sure we remain a strong long-term competitor. As always, our goal is to do what is best for you, our co-workers, and our shareholders, customers and the communities we serve.



One important result of last night’s announcement is that it enables us to redeem the “Golden Share” that Northwest owns in Continental. We will also review our continued participation in the alliance with Northwest, Delta and SkyTeam, as we evaluate what course of action would be in Continental’s best interest. We will communicate any changes that result from that review.



As we consider our alternatives, we want to emphasize that we have great strengths. As you know, Continental is an industry-leading airline noted for our Working Together culture. We have an enviable position in the New York market, along with established hubs in Houston, Cleveland and Guam. Our newly acquired access to Heathrow improves our standing in the trans-Atlantic sector, and we have a comprehensive Latin America network and a growing portfolio of routes to India and Asia, including the major Japan and China markets. Continental has the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet and best new aircraft order book among the major network carriers. And most importantly, we deliver award-winning service to our customers, thanks to your hard work every day.



The proposed Delta/Northwest transaction is complex, and will be subject to shareholder approvals and a lengthy and rigorous regulatory review process before the transaction can close. During this period -- which will likely take at least six months -- the two airlines must continue to operate at arm’s length as independent companies. Despite last night’s news, and the speculation about our future that it will provoke, we all need to remain focused on what we do best every day: running a clean, safe and reliable airline with the best customer service provided by the best co-workers in the business. As we’ve always done in the past, we’ll keep up our open, honest and direct communication with you as the future unfolds.



As Continental considers its strategic alternatives, we will do what we need to do to continue our success and to protect the future of Continental Airlines in a rapidly changing airline industry.



Thanks for all you do for Continental every day.



Larry and Jeff

 

[Someone]

Da Frontier-tråder etterhvert kun inneholder UA/CO fusjonsrykter så oppretter jeg en ny tråd hvor den debatten kan foregå og flytter over noen poster.

 

[Tommy777]

God ide ;-)