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This could be a tactic to run up the price of American Airlines' assets so they can't be bought at a "bargain basement" Price by shakey operators like USAir's management who can't even get their OWN house in Order.
TPG could bring in Larry Kellner, or John Edwards if they wanted a takeover, they Don't need USAIR. UsAir is looking at the handwriting on the wall. Get Big or Go HOME!!