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    Southwest Air eyes acquisition as economy slows

    Southwest Air eyes acquisition as economy slows Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:50am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N: Quote, Profile, Research), bracing for a slowing U.S. economy, is ready to act should an acquisition opportunity present itself, its chief executive told Reuters on...
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    Comparing Delta's Potential Partners

    Comparing Delta's potential partners The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/16/08 Delta is reportedly exploring a possible merger with United or Northwest airlines. Here's a look at each potential marriage, as well as some pros and cons if either United or Northwest combined with...
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    Merger Talk: US Airways on the Outside Looking In

    US Airways on the Outside Looking In By Ted Reed TheStreet.com Staff Reporter 1/16/2008 2:16 PM EST URL: http://www.thestreet.com/newsanalysis/transportation/10398847.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A year ago, US Airways (LCC) was the belle of the consolidation ball. Now, it just wants an...
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    Airline Mergers!

    Now that the experts believe consolidation is about to happen. Lets have fun with a few potential combinations! 1. Delta will strike a deal with United. New name will be Delta Airlines. Hubs will be JFK, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Fransico. Widebody fleet the same. Delta...
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    Be Wary about Midwest's takeover by Northwest

    Be wary about Midwest's takeover by Northwest By JAY SORENSEN Posted: Jan. 6, 2008 I believe within four years, Midwest Airlines will cease to exist as an independent entity. Northwest Airlines did the math and found it was cheaper to buy a small competitor than to risk the entry of AirTran...
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    Could AirTran get Midwest After all?

    Midwest Air says sale delayed Regulators want more information Associated Press Published on: 10/05/07 MILWAUKEE — The sale of Midwest Air Group Inc. to a private equity firm has been delayed, the airline announced, because antitrust regulators want more information on the deal. The...
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    Will United pursue AirTran?

    Now that AirTran is no longer in the running for Midwest Airlines, what next? Everyone knows that AirTran has over 60 new 737-700s on order. Atlanta is mostly tapped out as far as gates are concerned. Point to point on the east coast is mostly saturated. AirTran needs a new hub and a new hub...
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    AirTran, Midwest Merger DEAD!

    Tonight AirTran Airways withdrew its offer for Midwest Airlines and will allow its offer to expire! AirTran Holdings, Inc., Allows Midwest Tender Offer to Expire Sunday August 12, 9:55 pm ET - Negotiations with Midwest Have Ended After Midwest Board Rejects Enhanced Offer - ORLANDO, Fla...
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    AirTran To meet with Midwest July 16, 2007 on Merger

    ORLANDO, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI - News), the parent of AirTran Airways, today announced that it has received the preliminary vote report from IVS Associates, the independent inspectors for the Midwest Air Group, Inc. (Amex: MEH - News) Annual...
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    Could AirTran be United's Partner?

    CHICAGO, June 13 (Reuters) - UAL Corp. (UAUA.O: Quote, Profile , Research), parent of United Airlines, would like to find a merger partner with a Southern tier hub and a strong presence in the Northeast, the carrier's chief financial officer said on Wednesday. Speaking at a Merrill Lynch...
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    Midwest Air Warns On Profit, Cites Weak Fares

    NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) - Midwest Air Group Inc. (MEH.A: Quote, Profile , Research), which is trying to fend off a hostile takeover by AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI.N: Quote, Profile , Research), said on Tuesday that second-quarter earnings would fall below analysts' expectations and possibly...
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    What will AirTran's response be?

    This should be fun. Forum: now that Northwest and Midwest have entered into a code share agreement, what will AirTran's response be? Is this Northwest's way of potentially blocking a possible player in their backyard? Will this code share change the minds of the shareholders that are planning to...
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    US Airways is Still committed to Seeking Merger Partner

    US Airways is still committed to seeking merger partner David Woodfill, Tribune US Airways chairman and CEO Doug Parker said the failed merger attempt between US Airways and Delta Air Lines has not dampened the company’s resolve to eventually consider another merger. Parker’s comments came on...
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    Octavian to Midwest: Talk to AirTran

    Octavian to Midwest: Remove Anti-Takeover Provisions Immediately and Engage in Dialogue With AirTran Thursday April 26, 1:16 pm ET NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavian Advisors today announced that it is filing a 13D (Amendment No. 1) with the Securities and Exchange Commission...
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    AirTran Holdings, Expects to Report Small 1st Quarter Profit

    AirTran Holdings, Inc., Expects to Report Small First Quarter Profit Tuesday April 10, 1:56 pm ET ORLANDO, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: AAI - News), the parent company of AirTran Airways, Inc., today is reporting the following information relating to...
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    AirTran-Midwest deal is 'doomed,' analyst says

    AirTran-Midwest deal is 'doomed,' analyst says But carrier's shares rise on improved outlook By RUSSELL GRANTHAM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 03/21/07 AirTran Airways' planned takeover of Midwest Airlines is "ultimately doomed to fail," said an industry analyst who...
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    Airtran Airways Expands To Portland, Maine!

    AirTran Airways will begin 3 daily new nonstop flights from Baltimore to Portland, Maine beginning June 7, 2007. On June 9, 2007 nonstop service from Portland, Maine to Orlando will begin on Saturdays only. The service will be flown on the fuel efficient Boeing 717 aircraft. Wow didn't see...
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    Judge Says NO to AirTran

    ...if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object();window.yzq_d['8nlRFthtfFk-']='&U=13a0av4ok%2fN%3d8nlRFthtfFk-%2fC%3d569350.9807531.10816518.1383221%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d4423332';"While we are certainly disappointed that the court did not rule in AirTran's favor due to a technicality, we are...
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    Midwest, AirTran what's the right price?

    Midwest's board of directors on Jan. 25 recommended that shareholders reject AirTran's $13.25-a-share cash and stock tender offer. When queried by an audience member as to whether Midwest would be interested in a deal if AirTran were to raise its per-share offer to a specified level, Scott...
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    Plan A,b,c What Will Airtrans Next Move Be?

    Now that Midwest's board has rejected AirTran's latest offer, what will their next plan be. They are still attempting to reach the shareholders, but at what cost. For all of us at AirTran we can see how tight it is in Atlanta and with very few gates left our growth opportunities there are...
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