The new American Airlines: Bankruptcy judge to consider merger in March hearing


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Horton's package will result in some comment from the judge, but it's recognized it's a small amount to pay compared to the chunk of change he would have received if American would have exited bankruptcy independently.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane has scheduled a hearing on March 27 to consider the proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways. The merger, which was announced last week, also needs approval from government antitrust regulators before it can be finalized. The judge also set a March 15 deadline for parties