Originally Posted by
ryane946
If United were to merge, don't you think they'd keep the United brand name! Even if United were be get bought, I think they would keep the United name. Just like with the US Air/America West merger. Too much name recognition. United has been around for over 80 years and they are the world's second largest airline. I don't think the United name is going away, even in the event of a merger.
Judging by your avatar, I'd say perhaps your speculation has some emotional drive behind it. If United merged with somebody like Continental or Delta who have been doing better and much better than UAL, respectively, since 9/11 I'd say there would be more good will associated with the latter's names than the former.