1. Mergers & Acquisitions Julia & Daniel Lopes

2. Corporate management Merger Consolidation Acquisition Takeover

3. American Airlines – US Airways “This agreement has the potential to shift the landscape of the airline industry.” Eric Holder

4. Table of content  Facts and figures  American Airlines  US Airways  The merger  Lawsuit  US regulators’ decision  Forecast and possible consequences  Sources

5. American Airlines Founded: 1930 Main Hub: Dallas/Fort Worth Fleet: 616 Destination: 273 4 th largest airline company worldwide

6. US Airways Founded: 1937 Main hub: Charlotte/Douglas Fleet: 631 Destination: 198 6 th largest airline company worldwide

7. The Merger The world’s larger airline company $11bn merged entity 1’500 aircrafts $39bn revenue Employ 100’000 Third major US airline merger since 2008

8. Routes map after merging

9. Antitrust lawsuit Joseph Alioto – FDC in SF on behalf of 40 consumers Fewer flights Reduced service to small cities Lower quality of service 4 airlines controlling 90% of domestic airline industry

10. US regulators Settlement with conditions Giving up slots to low cost carriers in several airports 57 Washington DC 34 New York City 2 slots at Boston Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Miami

11. Forecast / Consequences Judge approval More competition with low cost carriers Rise of ticket prices Finalization of American Airlines turnover

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