“The result is a settlement agreement that serves the best interests of the State of Texas, continues daily air service to 22 airports across the state, and preserves thousands of jobs across the state.” 

In this agreement between American Airlines, U.S. Airways and the state of Texas there is nothing that addresses the concerns raised by Abbott’s August 2013 lawsuit that included violations of “antitrust laws”, “shrinking competition”, “increases in bag fees, ticket change fees and increased fares”, etc.  

The Agreement: American Airlines and U.S. Airways agree to; 

A. Continued Service to Texas Airports

B. Hub Status for DFW: The Merged Company will maintain Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as a "large hub airport" 

Tom Horton, chairman, president and CEO of AMR (parent company to American Airlines) said, "I'm pleased we were able to find common ground and gain the carefully considered support of the Attorney General in our home state." 

“This is an important step forward for American Airlines, for Texas, and for our customers and people of both American and US Airways. Texas has long played a lead role in our company's history, and this agreement is assurance of our commitment to maintain and enhance the outstanding levels of service and connectivity that the new American will provide to the citizens of Texas. 

“This merger will enhance job security and career opportunities for our combined Texas based employee base of nearly 25,000. The combined airline will fly more people and more goods to more places while providing more competition to benefit customers in the U.S. and abroad. We thank Attorney General Abbott for his partnership in finding a solution and also thank the people of American and US Airways for their continued support of the merger."