AMR-US Airways Said to Settle U.S. Merger Antitrust Suit

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American Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. have reached a settlement with federal regulators in the U.S. lawsuit seeking to block their $17.2 billion merger, a person familiar with the matter said.

A proposed agreement with the Justice Department is set to be announced today, the person said, asking not to be identified because the negotiations are private. The deal would require a judge’s approval.