American Airlines pilots approve agreement that brings US Airways merger closer


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Everything is falling into place for an American Airlines merger with US Airways as American Airlines' pilots get on board to ease the labor issues.
The board representing AMR Corp.’s American Airlines pilots reached a transition agreement that removes another hurdle to a combination with US Airways Group Inc. that would form the world’s largest carrier. By an 11-5 vote, the Allied Pilots Association’s board approved a memorandum of understanding to be considered by the managements of