On Friday, the shareholders of United and Continental airlines voted for the merger of the two carriers. This combination will create one of the biggest airlines. It will surpass Delta Air Lines Inc.

The Justice Department has already given the approval for the merger of the two airlines in July.

The main challenge of the Companies will be to bring together the two groups with different mindset. Merger of the reservation systems and putting new paint jobs on the planes will also be the main duties.

Continental CEO Jeff Smisek indicated that some people may get the walking papers, but he didn’t mention the exact number.

On the other hand, lawyer representing consumers urged the federal court to not allow this merger as it will create a monopoly in the airline industry.

The lawyer Katherine B. Forrest said that the combination of the two airlines will be an ‘extraordinarily complex endeavor’ and will have around 80,000 people from both the Companies.

She further said, “The regulatory hurdles that existed are gone, this transaction is going to close on October 1 barring any unforeseen issues”.

The Companies are hopeful that after one year they will be able to fly as one airline under the brand new name United, but painted in Continental's colors.