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By a large margin, US Airways pilots voted Friday to approve a “memorandum of understanding” that would spell out how a merger with American Airlines would affect them.

The decision by the US Airline Pilots Association comes as we await a decision on whether the two airlines will merger. We anticipate a decision very soon: The board of American’s parent, AMR, is set to vote on the merger early next week.

USAPA president Gary Hummel called the decision “an historic vote. Should the merger of American Airlines and US Airways occur, your endorsement of this MOU now establishes a clear path forward for the pilots of US Airways, highlighted with $1.6 billion in economic improvements for you over the next six years.”

He added: “Of no less importance, your ratification also insures that your union will arrive at the merger as equal partners with APA in pay, benefits and working conditions – which is of paramount importance during any integration process.”

APA refers to the Allied Pilots Association, the union that represents American Airlines pilots. Its board of directors have already voted to approve a memorandum of understanding covering the potential merger.

American spokeswoman Missy Cousino said the airline was pleased that USAPA had approved the memorandum of understanding.

“The MOU provides greater clarity in our evaluation of whether a merger would provide the best value for our stakeholders and our people,” Cousino said, “and now that the memorandum has been ratified, it could provide greater labor stability for pilots and the company in the event of a merger.”

Keep reading for the entire letter from Hummel, a US Airways pilot.

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