Texas Air responded that it would look for other buyers.
Texas Air is under pressure to get Eastern flying again.
Texas Air, these sources said, was unwilling to make that discount.
Texas Air is not famous for good service, but its safety record is better than the industry average.
Texas Air agreed to pay $280 million in compensation.
She invited Texas Air to offer reasons why a review should not be done.
Texas Air gave no explanation for the change of plans, but union representatives said the company had determined that it could not win in court.
He pulled back after Texas Air told him a higher offer had been received.
Texas Air took over Eastern in the fall of 1986.
Texas Air, however, may have no choice but to go its own way, some competitors say.