Reuters: Regulatory News: US Airways, American Air extend merger pact

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US Airways, American Air extend merger pact Sep 23rd 2013, 13:18 Sept 23 | Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:18am EDT Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Airways Group and American Airlines on Monday said they had extended their merger agreement as they fight a U.S. government lawsuit seeking to block the combination, which would form the world's largest airline. The companies said they extended the date by which either airline could terminate the merger pact to either Jan. 18, 2014, or the 15th day following the entry of a court order approving the merger should it be entered on or before Jan. 17, whichever is later. The previous termination date for the deal was Dec. 17. Should the U.S. district court hearing the government lawsuit rule against the merger, the carriers said either party may end the agreement five days after the entry of an order prohibiting the deal. The U.S. Justice Department and several states filed a lawsuit on Aug. 13 to stop the merger of US Air and American parent AMR Corp, arguing that it would lead to higher fares and stifle competition. A federal judge will hear the case without a jury beginning Nov. 25.

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