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American Airlines new CEO Thomas Horton. (credit: Toru Yamanaka/AFP/Getty Images)

In Path To American’s Merger, 1 CEO Had To Leave

When the airline filed for bankruptcy in November 2011, Tom Horton was simultaneously elevated to CEO. But from the minute he reached the top, a number of forces started converging against him.

2013/02/18

Tom Horton, President of American Airlines, addresses the media during a press conference. (credit: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

AMR CEO In Line For $20 Million Severance

AMR CEO Tom Horton won’t get to lead the new American Airlines after it merges with US Airways, but he will get a going-away prize of nearly $20 million.

2013/02/15

Air travelers wait in line at DFW International Airport. (credit: Phyllis Smith/KRLD)

Travelers Hope Airline Merger Makes Flying Easier

The American Airlines merger with US Airways — announced on Thursday morning — creates an airline that will move more people through the skies than any other airline in the world.

2013/02/14

American Airlines & US Airways Announce Merger

Fort Worth’s American Airlines and Phoenix’s US Airways formally announced a merger on Thursday morning to create the world’s largest airline.

CBS 11–2013/02/13

AMR & US Airways Could Be Close To Merger

Sources indicate that the American Airlines board of directors will meet on Wednesday to possibly vote on a merger with US Airways.

2013/02/13

American, US Airways Getting Closer To Merger

More of the pieces seem to be falling into place and a picture is starting to emerge of what an American Airlines-US Airways merger might look like.

2013/01/29

Two American Airlines ground crew workers stand under an airplane. (credit: Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

TWU Gets Pay Raise If AA & US Airways Merge

The largest union at American Airlines now has an agreement in place that will give members a nearly five-percent pay raise if American merges with U.S. Airways.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/28

American Airlines Merger Could Be Weeks Away

American Airlines’ CEO Tom Horton says it will be “a matter of weeks” before a decision is made about a merger with U-S Airways.

2013/01/03

AA Update – Merger Possible

The American Airlines’ pilots union approved a plan that could ultimately lead to a merger between American and US Airways inside bankruptcy.

2012/12/29

Some American Airlines Pilots Start A Website To Oppose US Airways Merger

As American Airlines tries to emerge from bankruptcy, there’s a new issue dividing American Airlines’ pilots.

CBS 11–2012/12/20

Baylor Health Care System, Scott & White To Merge

Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare say they plan to merge to create the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas.

2012/12/14

American Airlines’ CEO Meets Pilot Union Leaders Face To Face For First Time

After a bitter battle between American Airlines management and the Allied Pilots Association for years, CEO Tom Horton met with union leaders face to face for the first time.

CBS 11–2012/12/13

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