Originally Posted by
marcal
https://onemileatatime.com/news/jetb...d-partnership/
Purely for conversation:
I think JB is a radioactive concern for us.
The best thing for Delta and us, is they remain independent.
A UAL/JB partnership is not great for us, and a merger is awful as they would massively dominate NYC. Not a ton of overlapping routes since UAL has zero JFK flying.
Another overlooked option that I’d be looking at if I’m Ben Mininucci(Alaska CEO) is a JB merger catapulting Alaska into Global network carrier overnight. Again, simply
more competition.
And finally a potential DL/JB merger. I don’t think this would work with overlapping routes but a Delta/JB seniority integration would be a nightmare with their much younger pilot group.
Any thoughts?
I just hope our execs are paying attention.
Excellent topic for discussion. JB/UAL merger would be a big problem for Delta as the new United would become a force to be reckoned with globally.
Unfortunately I believe this is the Ace under Kirby's sleeve and he know he can pull it off under the Trump Administration just by telling him how good his leadership is and how nice his hair looks. It's highly likely jetBlue gets bought and UAL is the front-runner. Alaska the dark horse.
Maybe Delta can get Sun Country. Next few years will likely be interesting to say the least