US Airways thinks it would be a great prize for someone (hint, hint)
Photo Credit: It may be the tail wagging the dog, but US Airways thinks it would be a catch for the larger American Airlines. US Airways
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US Airways' financial results, compared with American Airlines' recent track record, provides ammunition for those arguing that Parker and company should be the management team running the show if a merger takes place.
Hey American Airlines, you'd be merging with a winner. That is the underlying message of US Airways' financial results, as it posted record profits for the fourth quarter and full-year 2012.
In fact, CEO Doug Parker mused: "We enter 2013 with great momentum and enthusiasm and are well-positioned for whatever may lie ahead."
The airline record fourth quarter profit of $37 million, compared with $18 million a year earlier, on nearly $3.3 billion in revenue, a 3.9% jump.
The full-year numbers told an even more dramatic story. Full-year 2012 net profits came in at $637 mil
