Originally Posted by
benzoate
If an merger isn’t in the works now I don't believe it happens. Also, with United adding over 100 airframes this year there is no need for JetBlue. I guess we can still argue all day long how bad Kirby wants JFK though.
That’s the only thing it boils down to. Does Kirby need more slots than JB is willing to lease to UA through the BlueSky partnership? If yes, then a merger becomes a more serious option. If no, then JB will remain a standalone.