Originally Posted by
Probe
What does Allegiant bring to the table for a merger? I don't see the benefit. They are really not a competitor. I would think right now we would want to "eat" a competitor, or buy something that would fill a hole in the network, like a hub in the SE US.
Who ever said a merger has to be about eliminating competition?
It’s been proven that sometimes it’s needed because organic growth can’t be achieved.
SW and AirTran, UPS and Challenge, etc.