Originally Posted by benzoate

I think you could argue, or suggest, United is getting in bed for slots. “Put the screws” is a bold suggestion. Jetblue is its own worst enemy and United realizes this. Jamie Baker stated Jetblue has a better chance at a merger than bankruptcy and with those merger chances seeming less likely United is acutely aware of how to get the milk without buying the cow. United can negotiate more JFK slots particularly if Jetblue continues to reduce routes like AMS. You have to be honest and admit JetBlue is a “want” and not a “need” for most carriers.
I still contend Delta needs to keep Jetblue around, in some capacity, so that United can’t sweep in but as Jetblue continues to shoot itself in the foot there is only so much they can do. A Ch.11 filling would end any association with United but Kirby stated he wanted the association largely due to Paisly which is wholly owned by Jetblue. Live TV was sold by Jetblue for close to $400 million to raise revenue while maintaining the partnership. There is no reason Jetblue wont sell Paisly as well.