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Remember when the merger of American Airlines (AAL) and US Airways was greeted with little angels singing hosannas and strumming their harps? Well, the integration has hit what might be its first notable snag: US Airways' mechanics want to strike.

REUTERS

As a result, shares of American Airlines has dropped 1.2% to $36.11 at 1:54 p.m. today, while United Continental Holdings (UAL) has fallen 2.1% to $44.27 and Delta Air Lines (DAL) is off 1.8% at $33.05.