I think I agree. I would suspect we're the only player that really wants this to go through. I also think opposition to this deal is also a payback for our attempt at JAL. I think that brought AMR onboard with... everyone else to lobby very hard against us. There is no way of explaining the lack of progress without suspecting some interference, and maybe even Parker having cold feet. There is absolutely no logic to DOT's stance, which speaks volume anout what's most likely happening behind closed doors.

The only reason I would give this deal some % of success is that whoever might merge with/purchase all or part of LCC might be too big, and this might be the best way to create a controlled divestiture at LGA.