Originally Posted by NotTHATJoker

Having to merge pilot groups is a disincentive to such a merger unless the core assets of the mergee far outweigh the costs...what would Spirit's unique and valuable assets be that would incentivize an interested party to forgo an asset purchase or BK auction in favor of also taking on expensive labor it could simply replace at a lower rate?

Also, DoJ just showed its take on a merger. Why would another shot succeed?