Originally Posted by
XJT Pilot
Anyone that moves a headquarters to one of the most taxed states is not expected to make good sound decisions down the road anyway. Chicago vs IAH well both succk but more cash in my pocket in IAH and more left over to give to employees, so that means its moving to ORD
It was a decision based not solely on taxes or finance. Politics had a HUGE role in getting the merger approved. Just look and see who was sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office. If GWB were still President then all those former Chicago UAL middle managers would now be speaking with a drawl.