Judge OKs American Restructuring Plan, But Merger Suit Looms

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After almost two years in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, American Airlines' restructuring plan has finally received court approval. But the bigger challenge lies ahead: convincing another court that its planned merger with US Airways is not anti-competitive. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane...

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