G4, SY, F9- would all be a distant 6. I think they could live with 6 if it were close.

I put what was possible, I think UAL best move is AS. I think ALK best move is JetBlue, but if neither happens, I think F9 maybe… If WN doesn’t like how any of this is playing out, I think they cough up some cash and grab AS. I have never heard F9 mentioned by any credible source, that is a guess, based on their size.

Yes, the #5 source is absolutely credible! I believe the direct quote was “We have to be five, I mean we all know we have to be 5.”

If I had to bet, I would bet AS/B6 in under 3 weeks. Then we will see if UAL or SWA disapprove