All I can say is that being from Denver, I have a great fondness for F9 from both a customer and professional standpoint. I have been disappointed with the whole Republic thing over the years.
I have only optimism for the future of frontier and my many friends that work there. As a fledgling Spirit pilot I am still curious about the merger possibility and would be proud to be associated with the F9 brand should that occur. Well to be honest a Denver base would be a beautiful thing as well. Good luck and remember that my predecessors at Spirit busted they're butts to get a respectable contract under what will be essentially your new management. You guys can do the same and should be gearing up for a fight with your profits starting to take off. Just my humble opinion.