Thread: Airline M&A: A Bidding War for AS, B6?
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Old 05-04-2018, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy View Post
Considering that American, Delta, and United would have to give up gates with any acquisition, I don't see that as a viable option for them. There have even been times in the past where the DoT has taken away gates from the 3 legacies even without a merger.

Southwest may be able to get away with another merger, but I don't think that the other 3 can pull one off without a lot of required divestitures.
Depends on where and how many. Might be willing to give up some, to make gains elsewhere.
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