Originally Posted by eaglefly

Sorry, but he let it slip in a letter to the employees. In fact, he had to release another one muddying up what he said in a feeble attempt at back peddling. AA may indeed be looking at JB to expand their C/S desires to an acquisition, but a U marriage is likely after BK exit.

Parker even blew Horton a kiss when he said U was pleased with AMR's exclusivity extension. I think they are on the same page behind the scenes with U agreeing not to upset the C11 apple cart in exchange for being given the apples later. As captain Jack Sparrow repeatedly plead, "wait for the opportune moment" and not to do anything stupid before then.