Originally Posted by
DrSmacFum
Just tell JetBlue to fly the spirit model on those few routes that harm 1/3rd of the passengers onboard (must be profitable) until a ULCC is able to take it over. Problem solved.
Im sure it isnt that easy, but I sure wish it were.
That idea, of sort, was kind of tossed around as possible ideas for remedies from the judge; “require for a specified about of time, JBLU will allocate a minimum of xx% of their fares be “Basic Blue”
Cohen expressed more concern not with the judge not outright blocking the merger (he has already said doing so makes him uncomfortable) but that the judge might have conditions that make the deal less profitable/desirable for JBLU, causing a potential repricing or walking away. Cohen doesn’t think JBLU will walk, but that’s a concern