American Airlines and US Airways next week will begin selling tickets on each other's flights in a move toward combining fleets after their 2013 merger.
It's a step toward eliminating the US Airways name in about two years and operating flights under the Fort Worth-based American banner.
The airlines Monday announced a so-called code-sharing agreement to initially cover most flights between American hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Miami and US Airways hubs including Charlotte, N.C., and Philadelphia; the US Airways shuttle on the East Coast, and some other U.S. and international routes.
Last week, the American Airlines Group announced reciprocal benefits were in place for travelers of both airlines -- including the use of loyalty programs and air miles.
Code-sharing starts Jan. 23 and will expand in coming weeks. Customers will be able to book a ticket on either website that includes flights on each carrier.
