Originally Posted by
TOGA LK
I could not agree more. I think AA will merge with JBLU and expand AS code share, UAL will buy AS and subsequently bring DL and AA west coast hub feed to a stand still. AA is still the 800# gorilla; lower costs, high yield hubs, lower debt and now a more efficient fleet. They will be competition you simply cannot look away from. I would not want to work for AMR nor do I look forward to their exit strategy.
I really don't think AS has any interest in being bought, and I don't think UA/AS would pass the DOJ. UAL already has a strong west coast presence. Plus, AS won't be cheap.