American Airlines CEO Tom Horton says the company is ready to explore merger options with all suitors now that the picture of AA’s health is more clear going forward.  Likely part of this is driven by the half steps it’s gained in negotiations with the unions and its greater certainty of what court rulings might be.

I’ve pondered this development and announcement since yesterday and wonder if Tom Horton isn’t going to make a play for a merger with US Airways that sees AA as the dominant carrier going forward.  The best defense is a good offense comes to mind.

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