Originally Posted by
panpanpan
I think the stock argument is questionable as UAL stock has been cut to 1/3rd of what it was as well. What about the fact that the product is nothing alike?
Yet, UAL stock price is 3x that of spirits (not meant to be a slight). I imagine, because of UALs size and market share, it inspires more confidence from investors than spirits.
They can simply do a stock swap. Regarding the product, it’ll be irrelevant initially. Ticket prices at both airlines will be similarly priced during this downturn.
It would also keep the NB fleet diversified. A little insurance from the future iterations of the guppy to come.