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Originally Posted by fingpilot
I don't know if it was answered anywhere in there, but when USAir 'bought/merged' with America West, they settled on America West's radio call sign. Cactus.
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America West actually bought US Air. They used the 'US Air' name as it was more familiar across the country/world.
Still use 'Cactus' - that's the owner.
Made an attempt to buy United later. Probably would have used 'United'.