American Airlines, US Airways to form largest air carrier Monday
  @gregorywallace December 8, 2013: 3:05 PM ET Airline mega-
merger will have bumps  A deal to form the world's largest
airline is set to be inked Monday.  The merger of American
Airlines and US Airways is expected to form an air travel giant
larger than the current industry leader, United Continental
Holdings (UAL, Fortune 500).   The airlines and Justice
Department settled the antitrust suit last month, and the
Supreme Court declined late Saturday to take up the challenge
that the merger will lead to higher airfare and fewer choices
for passengers.  Related: American, US Air cleared to land
merger  American Airlines and US Airways (LCC, Fortune 500) are
expected to sign the merger documents before markets open on
Monday.  The new company will be called American Airlines and
trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol AAL.   Related: What the
settlement means for fares   Both Southwest (LUV, Fortune 500)
and JetBlue (JBLU, Fortune 500) are expected to