Originally Posted by tsquare

I think merger mania has seriously been quelled with this DOJ lawsuit against AMR/LCC. I believe it will go through, but there will be some divestiture because the politicos want to ensure there is "enough" competition in the skies over America. Maybe in the long run it is a good thing for us since a duopoly... (what is the version of -opoly when there are 3?... Ahh nevermind, let's call it manage-a-trois) would result in more justification for cabotage. And the last thing we need is a state funded rag head airline flying between JFK and LAX..... (And I don't have to be PC either, they will be handed our jobs if cabotage becomes a reality, and you better bet that Chuck Shumer would like nothing more..... so if that offends you ( not you Carl) then KMA).