Originally Posted by polymox

I wouldn't expect a merger, both CEOs want ro remain in charge, so they wouldn't accept a merger unless it was a hostile bid. I would expect allowing AS to join the revenue sharing JVs for transatlantic and transpacific flying that already exist in OneWorld. AA/BA/IB/AY and AA/JL, maybe AA/QF as well could all add AS to the mix. It would be a tiny percentage of seats to start, so wouldn't have much of a material effect.