Originally Posted by
ecam
The problem is that Allegiant Travel Co has a market cap a shade over $2 billion. An acquirer would have to offer a premium above that. That's a lot of bread for about 85 worn out airbi, and 13 brand new ones that aren't paid off yet. But crazier things have happened.
Actually it's not a bad price considering a new a320 is 100 million and a 6 year back-order wait. That would be about 20 million an airbus or 25 million with a half billion dollar premium baked in. Also, there is a lot of cost you would save not having to send 900 airbus typed pilots through long term training if acquired. Don't forget about the premium gate space we have in...oh wait nevermind. I'm not big on rumors but I could see the value here.