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The agreement also secures boarding pay, retro pay, and other benefits, union officials said.

Service will start later this summer.

The carrier will add five new international long-haul destinations by the end of May.

The truck driver was hospitalized for minor injuries and then released, while the aircraft landed safely at Newark.

Scott Kirby defended his vision of a massive combined airline that would create “millions” of jobs and make the U.S. more competitive globally.

Lawmakers cited the potential for higher fares and job losses in a letter to the carriers’ chief executives.

The airline said it is not engaged in discussions with its competitor and has no interest in doing so.

A potential deal could transform the U.S. airline industry, but only if approved by regulators.

Scott Kirby reportedly brought the idea to senior government officials, but it is not clear if the two carriers are in talks.

The Embraer E175 was bound for Savannah, Georgia.