Democrats against Spirit-Frontier Merger
03-12-2022 | 06:26 AM
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So a NK/F9 merger “could” hurt competition and “could” raise fares? Give me a break. What about the monopoly the Legacy carriers have in the Northeast where most of the money is? Is it not anticompetitive to hoard all those slots? They should investigate that too if a merger between NK and F9 into the 5th largest airline gives them that much heartburn.
03-12-2022 | 06:28 AM
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I don’t have a dog in the fight, but I think it’ll end up being a big nothing-burger. Just a bunch of politicians validating their existence honestly.
So a NK/F9 merger “could” hurt competition and “could” raise fares? Give me a break. What about the monopoly the Legacy carriers have in the Northeast where most of the money is? Is it not anticompetitive to hoard all those slots? They should investigate that too if a merger between NK and F9 into the 5th largest airline gives them that much heartburn.
So a NK/F9 merger “could” hurt competition and “could” raise fares? Give me a break. What about the monopoly the Legacy carriers have in the Northeast where most of the money is? Is it not anticompetitive to hoard all those slots? They should investigate that too if a merger between NK and F9 into the 5th largest airline gives them that much heartburn.
03-12-2022 | 06:56 AM
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03-12-2022 | 07:06 AM
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These are the same people who wanted to pass laws requiring more legroom for passengers on flights, you see how well that worked.
https://nypost.com/2016/02/29/chuck-...lane-leg-room/
Chuck wanted a minimum of 35" leg room back in 2019. And he is too stupid to realize thats how fares get increased, by having less seats. Its literally the mantra of that side of the aisle, "want something for nothing." Just clueless.
https://nypost.com/2016/02/29/chuck-...lane-leg-room/
Chuck wanted a minimum of 35" leg room back in 2019. And he is too stupid to realize thats how fares get increased, by having less seats. Its literally the mantra of that side of the aisle, "want something for nothing." Just clueless.
03-12-2022 | 07:20 AM
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Disaster? Were you saying "If Frontier and Spirit dont merge, it will be a disaster" a month ago?
03-12-2022 | 07:25 AM
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Both airlines continue to grow with fleet orders. It’s not like they would need less pilots with a merger. Obviously it’s something that would be really good for both companies, but as someone else pointed out earlier, it’s not like either one is at the brink of impending bankruptcy. Both companies are better suited to ride out higher fuel prices than many competitors.
In the end, the politics are all bluster, I just like pointing out to the Democrats I fly with who is trying to muck with their careers while Joe is busy fumbling energy policy.
03-12-2022 | 08:21 AM
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I believe there is a $94 million termination “fee” if the merger doesn’t go through.
03-12-2022 | 08:23 AM
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So..... is everyone wanting this merger? Kind of interesting. I basically do, and think in the long run we will be stronger together but I'm surprised how many people want this to happen.
And also, Biden should only get so much blame for energy prices. Global oil prices are effected by a whole heck of a lot more than just the administration's energy policy. (Just trying to be fair and unbiased)
And also, Biden should only get so much blame for energy prices. Global oil prices are effected by a whole heck of a lot more than just the administration's energy policy. (Just trying to be fair and unbiased)
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