Originally Posted by
MusicPilot
I guess United, American, and Delta could never merge/acquire jet Blue. Does B6 scope specifically state seats or weight? (I ask because I’ve not seen the full language). Now ask yourself how United was able to merge with Continental. CO had a 50 seat scope clause. UA was flying 70 seaters. Like I said, scope isn’t worth the paper it’s written on because there’s always a way. Now, I’m talking mergers/acquisitions. Keeping them off property as a stand-alone is a different game. AS needs an east coast presence and B6 needs the west coast. It’s a good fit that should easily go through the DOJ.
A merger with a much larger carrier must result in a JCBA or the merger doesn't happen. The JCBA could just mirror the current CBA of the larger carrier and by sheer weight of numbers it would be voted in. But none of the Guadalupe style, operate separately, take it or leave it, screw job AirTran got. The B6 scope section specifies no part 121 affiliates at all unless operated by B6 pilots, and no block purchase agreements of any sort, so no seat or weight limits. They aren't allowed, period. A JCBA could toss those provisions but it would need a pilot vote to do it.