How does merger seniority get handled?
02-19-2026 | 07:55 AM
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02-19-2026 | 08:51 AM
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02-19-2026 | 08:56 AM
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02-19-2026 | 08:57 AM
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Again, UA doesn’t own the slots they will start utilizing in 2027. Lots of runway for the partnership to disappear between now and then via a JB/AS merger.
02-19-2026 | 09:16 AM
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I completely agree with you, but as far as organic growth in JFK, that’s the only thing that comes to mind. Outside of that, United can grow organically without struggle in most markets
02-19-2026 | 09:18 AM
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United pilots are about to have a first person history lesson in the Nicalou award.
Or AA could wait for UA to by JBLUE and buy all the slots in JFK they could every want when the DOJ demands divesture to approve the merger.
Just because Kirby is ballwashing Trump doesn't mean the merger is a sure thing, the NS and UP merger isn't gonna happen despite what everyone said.
Just because Kirby is ballwashing Trump doesn't mean the merger is a sure thing, the NS and UP merger isn't gonna happen despite what everyone said.
02-19-2026 | 09:18 AM
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That’s a hell of a gamble considering JB/AA market share in NYC is still smaller than UA and divestitures are far from a sure thing. Or if that was a concern then AA can whisper to AS to merge with JB. No divestitures and immediate oneworld partner. Or maybe SWA just walks in and takes JB from the picture.
02-19-2026 | 09:59 AM
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Absolutely, same thing many here at JB are doing.
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