Originally Posted by
lolwut
Without a distribution network, theres no way this Jet A will be used to fuel (many) Delta airplanes.
Delta will still have to use middle men. Buying from different sources across the country/world. So, in essence, this has nothing to do with their airplanes and they're just getting involved in the oil refining business. Doesn't make much sense to me... Delta is an airline, they know about flying airplanes.
Why not just invest in an oil refining company instead of buying an actual refinery and trying to act like you know what you're doing in a completely different industry?
I freely admit not knowing much about the logistics behind jet fuel supply and what you say makes since.
However, if the objective is to get some sanity back into the jet fuel cracking spread (think bribe to make jet fuel vs gasoline) you can put your jet fuel sold at cost (ie minus the cracking spread) on the market and start some pressure back the other way.
Overall, I think this is a good thing. Anything to let a little air out of this bubble may just work.
Ferd