These women and men work hard every day and, together with their families, they depend on the success of US Airways. Fortunately, as Jim Goodwin of United Airlines told this committee on Tuesday, he not only guarantees these jobs for the two years required under the agreement with US Airways, but has also said that no employee of US Airways will lose his or her job as a result of this merger. This statement speaks volumes about the intended growth and the good faith on which this merger is based. In sum, the combination of United and US Airways provides significant benefits to the communities and customers served by both companies. By holding these hearings, and closely reviewing this agreement, this Committee is living up to its tradition of protecting the American consumer and fostering innovation and economic growth.
Consumers are the beneficiaries of increased competition in the airline industry.
Because the proposed merger between United and US Airways enhances the competitive aviation marketplace, I am encouraged about the future of the airline industry. Myrick represents North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The District includes parts of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties.