FtB;
The issue is we want the slots in NYC and want the access to Lain America.

I am sure we could acquire Spirit, then we have the slots in NYC, DCA and Latin America. It would probably cheaper than all of the other options we have right now.

I guess we could give the DOT what they want then buy Spirit, but then they would probably want us to give up all of those slots too.

The message they are sending is clear. Delta you are too big, and we want SWA and Jet Blue to kick your six. If they want to give them slots, that is fine, but do it the correct way, not like this. It is dirty. That is why I do not see our boys playing ball. It seems like a calculated risk on the DOT's part. They are assuming that this deal is too important for DAL or LCC to walk away from. Ego, we will take it in the teeth. They are opportunists too. Time to call someone's bluff.