Originally Posted by
DeadHead
So with all the latest airline merger resistance from the DOJ, does anyone think our chances of acquiring/merging with anyone have now decreased?
I don't think our current management team would take on such a (dare I say) endeavor if it didn't think it could get through all the regulatory hurdles. I'm sure it all comes down to money and greasing the right wheels in Washington, but how much time, energy, and money are we willing to spend on it.
That being said, I think AA/US will eventually get approved after divesting and negotiating something out.
It comes down to route overlap and market control. We did our divesting mostly premerger. RA lined up his ducks.
I agree that AA and USAir will go through once they have bowed to the powers that be.
As far as Ak or Hi, look at the route overlap to foresee any big issues.
Btw, does anyone have a clear picture on what the sticking point is on the VA Dal production balance issue. I want to email my reps, but don't entirely understand that one. Is this just a case of management playing scope hardball?