Originally Posted by
pilotpayne
Could be a very real possibility. The other possibility is for the first time in forever (yes I have kids) JetBlue has signaled they are actually for sale. That would change a lot of things. Not saying it will work but if we look back at what Jonyc the blogger put out about a 3 step plan with United and a report from I think an Italian newspaper a lot of this stuff is looking very on point.
Merge don’t merge I don’t care as long as we have jobs I don’t really want to start over.
In the short term at least, I think that potential suitors are much more focused on the spike in fuel prices and how it effects their bottom line than on acquiring anyone. Also, just because something is for sale doesn’t mean that buyers will be lined up. Even without the spike in fuel cost, I think the big 4 are more interested in things moving at their current pace and don’t want want to deal with a M&A. I also think that their plans can change as fast as the weather, either way, we’re all just along for the ride.