Originally Posted by
dba74
While I agree that the most likely purchase by SKYW is another DCI carrier(s), I wouldn't rule out a SKYW purchase of American Eagle. Management change there accompanied by restatement by AMR of its desire to sell Eagle. Would give SKYW a third major partner adding diversification. In any case I think we're starting to see significant Darwinism at the regional level occurring. GLTA
AMR has threatened to put Eagle on the auction block before. I suspect it's just a tactic, but if they are indeed serious, then yes, SkyWest Inc. is the only one who can really afford them. Unless they blow their whole wad on other airlines first.