1. Regional consolidation. Which ones survive? Got me. Mergers? Acquisitions? Out of business? Again, got me. When I started this business ACA was the place to be at the regional level and I thought they would be around a long time. Now they're gone. Just a few years ago I predicted Air Wisconsin would be gone along with Republic and GoJet. I was spot on.
2. LCC consolidation. I don't see SWA acquiring anyone, but see my predictions above. Maybe SunCountry? Heck, their airplanes even look alike. Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant and JetBlue all fly the same airframes (except for JetBlue's 190's and Allegiant MD's). Hmmm....