Originally Posted by
fumeevented
I dont really understand the intracacies of bankruptcy, but I do know one thing; No legacy (or southwest) is going to do anything that would require a merger of the pilot group. Maybe if they could staple, but I dont think thats possible these days.
Managment of a legacy that has 17k+ pilot group doesnt really care about a 3k pilot group being merged into their 17k pilot group, that wont even be noticable. ALPA carriers can't staple if they merge anyway. The main goal of management would be to get planes and have them staffed and if a merger for the "right price" to prevent a bidding war for pieces might actually be beneficial. But, this is hypothetical... i dont believe it will happen. My guess is Chapt 11, reorganize, change business model for more premium offerings, maybe leave the ULCC entirely and come out the other end a different type of airline.