The rumblings I've heard are that Delta wants the same number of gates as Alaska has now. Move international to A with dedicated customs, use S and B for domestic and have a ramp from S to A to create more convenience for customers rather than connecting via the train. As far as Alaska goes, I'm not sure what their response will be. Lowering fares will only hurt their revenues, so I'd imagine they'll focus on their customer service and ties with other carriers. Delta certainly seems to be asserting themselves in the market; I live here and see ads on city busses, hear ads on local radio, and see signage throughout the terminal. A bit of a different tack than the Mullin days!