SFO, BOS, DCA all vanish? Perhaps sets the table nicely for a merger with someone who either is strong in one of those cities (LCC in DCA if this swap with DL goes through), or doesn't value those cities (the list is too long, to include AA). Obviously, wouldn't wish the angst of a SLI on anyone.

Sorry to hear the 4.3 million folks in the SFO area, including the AA locals, are losing the base.