I'm certain that SKW Inc put in a bid for more DCI flying. SKW Inc needs ASA b/c the bulk of SKW flying is for UAL and not DL. So as not to bite off the primary hand that feeds you, ASA can fill any voids DCI needs w/o any conflict. This is why ASA opened the LAX base even though SKW already has a base there. The SKW LAX base is for UAL and could cause compete conflicts.