United and Continental Airlines to merge

[Lars77]

Source: BBC News

US-based United Airlines and Continental Airlines have agreed a deal to merge, creating the world's biggest carrier.

The company said it expected the deal, worth $3.2bn (£2.1bn) to deliver savings of more than $1bn a year.

The combined group will be named United Airlines, with new branding combining the current Continental colours with the United Airlines name.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10095080.stm

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You know, 20years from now i would'nt be surprised if there were only 1-3 corporations providing services in each sector globally, confusing consumers with branding to give the impression that we have a choice.

[liberal N proud]

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