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Lincoln Osiris 04-17-2026 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by westcoastj (Post 4024740)
F9,JBU,NK? 🤔 idk. They’re all heading to DC next week.

the low cost sector is fundamentally broken. Something pretty big is getting set up. So much news and rumblings coming out that more consolidation is coming down the pike.

I don't see anything about Jetblue going, only Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, and Avelo.

westcoastj 04-17-2026 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by Lincoln Osiris (Post 4024771)
I don't see anything about Jetblue going, only Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, and Avelo.

I forgot they aren’t covered under the LCC super pac. No idea then. Let’s see how it all shakes out 🍿

RStrawberry 04-18-2026 05:51 AM


Originally Posted by westcoastj (Post 4024740)
F9,JBU,NK? 🤔 idk. They’re all heading to DC next week.

the low cost sector is fundamentally broken. Something pretty big is getting set up. So much news and rumblings coming out that more consolidation is coming down the pike.

It is broken. It’s being actively exposed. That’s where the consolidating will be. Not United. But someone is merging and getting acquired.

AF OneWire 04-18-2026 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by RStrawberry (Post 4024820)
It is broken. It’s being actively exposed. That’s where the consolidating will be. Not United. But someone is merging and getting acquired.

So we’re going to take several unprofitable companies with an unprofitable business model and merge them into a larger company with the same unprofitable business model and expect different results?

PNWFlyer 04-18-2026 06:48 AM


Originally Posted by AF OneWire (Post 4024837)
So we’re going to take several unprofitable companies with an unprofitable business model and merge them into a larger company with the same unprofitable business model and expect different results?

but they will have “synergies!”

Proximity 04-18-2026 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by AF OneWire (Post 4024837)
So we’re going to take several unprofitable companies with an unprofitable business model and merge them into a larger company with the same unprofitable business model and expect different results?

Let’s merge them and then introduce a bunch of government money. It worked out great for the British auto manufacturers in the 1970s. Look how many British built Triumphs and Austin cars you see these days.

RStrawberry 04-18-2026 07:45 AM


Originally Posted by AF OneWire (Post 4024837)
So we’re going to take several unprofitable companies with an unprofitable business model and merge them into a larger company with the same unprofitable business model and expect different results?

No. They’re all actively changing their models. But consolidation of two failing airlines into one massive one is how Delta came to power. The LCC space will get their own round of consolidation.

Flyby1206 04-18-2026 09:09 AM


Originally Posted by Lincoln Osiris (Post 4024771)
I don't see anything about Jetblue going, only Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, and Avelo.

Do you have a link? I didnt see anything in writing who was attending

Traffic Alert 04-18-2026 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by AF OneWire (Post 4024837)
So we’re going to take several unprofitable companies with an unprofitable business model and merge them into a larger company with the same unprofitable business model and expect different results?

this is exactly what’s going to happen. F9 NK JB merger and the govt will throw a little operating cash in the deal. They will look good for saving the low cost market for consumers as none of them will survive on their own.

5StripeCaptain 04-18-2026 10:42 AM

These articles read like another attempt at getting some clicks and it managed to get some traction this time so we're talking about it again. When Spirit goes, it'll be like Silver. One day we'll walk past their counter/gate, and they just wont be there. Damn shame for their people but hopefully everyone has their apps out and logbooks updated.


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