Originally Posted by
loudclouds
I’d agree with you if Dave’s history showed anything of the sort, but it’s suggests otherwise. Who am I to go against giants like Doug Parker and actual industry analysts all saying this is a set up for a merger.
I do understand where you’re coming from, I obviously pray that’s not the case. I do think it’s interesting BB said he will not be commenting on M&A. Normally when nothing is in the works, they just say so. Whether or not a deal is reached, you can rest assure they are at the very least talking behind closed doors.
as much as anyone does not want it to happen, it has to happen. The industry materially changed over COVID and the USA does not have the appetite for two ULCC’s. I think a new airline of that scale can make some changes to customer service along with experience. My hope would be to offer actual lower fares while treating people well. I like to think about what Southwest was 15 years ago. That combined company could do just that.
long term viability for both pilot groups is much better together then separate.