United now owns roughly 20% of Republic, but nothing has changed.

Because United financed them through a bankruptcy. Of course they have equity. Republic can't just give them a pat on the back and say "Thanks for all you do"...Not the same situation.

I think American owns 25% of Republic and Delta 15-20% as well. You can see how that might complicate things from a control point of view. Then, there’s the extensive AA flying and a fair bit of Delta flying.

Oh he's got jokes. Just keep thumping your chest guy. Nobody cares.

I think we can stick a fork in this one. UALs window was prior to the end of the year, and since there was nothing yesterday we can assume there will be nothing until mid-January. Starting Monday the next exodus will begin. Not sure what will be left to staff their “small jet” flying.

Not our problem. Let it burn.

You do know a tax plan comes into effect in 2018 benefiting business and corporations... it would have been highly beneficial to both parties to wait until 2018 to finalize or close any acquisition. I never thought any announcement would be announced this year anyway....

They are hitting the point of no return with staffing. They don’t have time to wait it out for a tax benefit. We all see how well the Commutair experiment worked with the equity stake UAL acquired. This all really means nothing. $ now or close the doors.