Originally Posted by eaglefly

Where have I stated one will occur before the other ? "Consolidation" has many forms and paths and outside acquisition is but one method. As for Parker driving "all" the other regionals out of business (or thinking he can) or thinking he can "acquire them for cheap", Delta just proved they are willing to pony up the ca$h to block any monopoly in that respect and you can be sure UAL will too. If you think Parker has all the aces in the deck and can play them at his leisure, you are terribly misguided IMO.

The dynamics of this industry don't cater themselves to any one player and all too frequently all of the players are controlled by the dynamics of the situation, not the other way around. Timing and uncontrollable factors usually dictate each situation and no one has a crystal ball in that respect, including Parker so assuming and planning your future on that is a Fool's errand.

Let's face it, Parker is better at REacting then he is at being PROactive anyway.