The author made many accusatory statements that have obvious answers:
Supposedly, the combination of routes by US Airways and American Airlines will result in a single, more viable airline.
But, if this were true, then why did American Airlines have to file for bankruptcy last November? Why was American Airlines unable to sell American Eagle, its regional subsidiary? Why is US Airways the only bidder, both in the airlines industry and out of it, to be making a play for American Airlines? Surely routes and other assets so valuable would have tempted at least one other bidder. But no other airline, private equity group, hedge fund or wealthy individual has so far stepped forward.