Originally Posted by
benzoate
Delta stands to lose the most if UAL re-enters JFK. UAL stands to gain by entering JFK. SWA does not appear to be interested and ALK also reportedly not interested. In reality, all these airlines can sit back and watch Jetblue implode which is the current trajectory. Once that happens assets are sold off and no one airline will have the ability to acquire just what they want but also multiple airlines will take pieces. In the end, should that scenario play out, DAL and UAL still win because the competitive nature of the NE does not change appreciatively either way.
I’m not one to believe jetblue is as desired or important as many believe.
Right. I think some people really think we add a ton of value to a company that buys us. Maybe, but just like how we benefit from spirits demise, these companies can mostly get what they want just from sitting back kicking up their feet and watching. Who else would even be allowed to buy those New York slots that UAL wants? DL? AA? This end up being a case of why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free.