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Report: American Airlines, US Airways Close To Merger

by Tom Kludt

02.07.13 | 2:35 am

A merger between American Airlines and US Airways is likely to be finalized by early next week, according to a report Thursday by CBS News.

The new airline will reportedly be named American Airlines.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.