Doug Parker
Doug Parker
William Douglas "'Doug" Parker is an American businessman who is the current Chairman and CEO of American Airlines Group, Inc., the parent company of American Airlines...
crisis driven fewer industry largely needed
Our consolidation was largely driven by crisis. US Airways needed it to survive. And as the industry improves, there will be fewer crises.
shower since streets
He's still on the streets of New Orleans, hasn't had a shower since Monday.
airlines buzz created industry putting value
There's a lot of buzz in the industry about consolidation. There's a lot of value to be created by putting two airlines together.
adequately backed complete confidence confident extremely firm former foundation fund further recent sale steps taken work
The market's confidence in the new US Airways is extremely gratifying, and is evidenced by today's announcement and backed further by the recent sale of our former government-backed loans. While we have much work to do to successfully complete the integration of our two airlines, we are confident that we have taken the right steps to adequately fund a firm foundation for our new airline.
pleased
We are exceptionally pleased about where we are right now.
ahead airline attitude bright building continue employees fresh future great progress thrilled welcome
We continue to make great progress in building the new US Airways, and today's announcements furthers that momentum. We are thrilled to welcome these employees back to a new airline that has a fresh attitude and bright future ahead of it.
difference pleased year
We're exceptionally pleased with where we are. What a difference a year makes.
along anticipate celebrate closing deal early great honoring late merger past september
We are here to celebrate the upcoming merger along with honoring the past of two great airlines. The merger is proceeding well and we anticipate closing the deal in late September or early October.