Airline executives will consider mergers

US Airways CEO Doug Parker said mergers would be good for airline employees, customers, and communities served by carriers. He did not refute reports that the airline has discussed a merger with United Airlines, and he has repeatedly said that US Airways will remain active in the merger front. Executives at Continental Airlines and United Airlines also said they will consider merging with other airlines. Meanwhile, American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey said his carrier will remain competitive even if it does not merge with another airline.