Just keep in mind, the stock will likely be a little volatile between now and then, so pay attention and look for those moments when momentum or enthusiasm is low. AMR and U.S. Airways announced their merger in mid-February. It was touted as a way for AMR to exit bankruptcy protection, and the markets were abuzz with all that a merger of the two airlines could mean -- both for passengers and investors. Moody's cautioned that "the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways to form the world's largest air carrier threatens the credit quality of U.S. airports ... as the combined airline may eliminate routes or push up ticket prices." At the same time, Delta ( DAL ), currently the second-largest carrier in the U.S. but would slip to third place after the American Airlines merger, announced upcoming service upgrades on popular routes in an effort to maintain its position. In investing news, Jim Cramer recommended that investors buy into US Airways before the merger -- it is his first airline pick since 1985.