U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines

February 20, 2013

U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines

Excerpt: The proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines will create the world’s largest airline and foster new economic opportunities for my Congressional district as well as many upstate communities.

WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), whose Congressional District includes John F. Kennedy International Airport released the following statement on the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines:

“The proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines will create the world’s largest airline and foster new economic opportunities for my Congressional district as well as many upstate communities. If approved, New Yorkers will be able to benefit from more choices and increased service. I look forward in the near future to meeting with US Airways CEO Doug Parker and American Airlines CEO Tom Horton to learn more details of the merger and the future of the new American Airlines at JFK Airport; and the dozen other cities throughout New York state that will have service through this proposed merger.” [End]