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Effects of American Airlines, US Airways merger unclear for Gainesville airport

By Michael Cadigan on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 10:11 pm

American Airlines and US Airways announced a $11 billion merger on Thursday, and Gainesville businesses as well as the airport are unsure as to what the effects on the local economy will be. American Airlines filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2011 and the merger still waits approval from the bankruptcy courts.