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U.S. Airways bids 8 Billion to buy Delta

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TNPILOT said:
I have to disagree. It's my opinion that regardless of the former USAir/UAL pre 911 merger attempt, the government would welcome this.
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We shall see! Delta and US Airways over lap more on the East Coast then UAL/USAirways and the government said no!

I don't think they will approve this. AirTran/JetBlue/SouthWest will all be in Washington DC to shoot this down!
 
WSurf said:
We shall see! Delta and US Airways over lap more on the East Coast then UAL/USAirways and the government said no!

I don't think they will approve this. AirTran/JetBlue/SouthWest will all be in Washington DC to shoot this down!
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That was pre-9/11. The government will stand aside on this one.
 
I can't believe y'all are sitting here speculating on which bases will be closed and which pilots will be furloughed. It was just announced this morning AND IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN OFFER!

What a bunch of mental masturbation.
 
loflyer said:
That was pre-9/11. The government will stand aside on this one.
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Ding ding. Also a republican admin. will be more unlikely to interfere. While the UAL/USAir merger was blocked by the justice department in July '01 when Bush was in office, the decision was largely made by Clinton's people. At least that is the way I understand. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Ganja60Heavy said:
Who's not interested? Who represents Delta? The "leadership" of a money-hemorrhaging bankrupt company has no say.

Delta's creditors ARE interested, and they are the ones who will make the decision.
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Very true! Then its up to the government to approve or not! This is gonna be a interesting ride, HOLD ON!
 
What Delta wants

Delta says focused on emerging as stand-alone carrier


NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DALRQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research), which got a takeover offer from US Airways Group (LCC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) valued at $8 billion, is focused on emerging from bankruptcy as a stand-alone carrier, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
"As we have said all along, Delta is focused on emerging as a stand-alone company," spokeswoman Betsy Talton said.


Bye Bye--General Lee
 
John Pennekamp said:
I can't believe y'all are sitting here speculating on which bases will be closed and which pilots will be furloughed. It was just announced this morning AND IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN OFFER!

What a bunch of mental masturbation.
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...and then you remember that you are logged into FlightInfo, and it all makes sense.

My question is, what would happen to those double-breasted Naval Officer/Delta Pilot uniforms? ;)
 
kmox29 said:
...and then you remember that you are logged into FlightInfo, and it all makes sense.

My question is, what would happen to those double-breasted Naval Officer/Delta Pilot uniforms? ;)
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New uniforms for the Future Merger!! All Pilots will be wearing the Silver Jump Suits with the Big Red 'V' on the chest......... It will also come with a pair of silver boots!!!! Its the future, and we gotta be ready!!!
Naval Officer/Delta Uniforms are the past!!! We have to look to the future now!!!
 
kmox29 said:
...and then you remember that you are logged into FlightInfo, and it all makes sense.

My question is, what would happen to those double-breasted Naval Officer/Delta Pilot uniforms? ;)
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My guess would be that UsAir will start dressing like Russian Sub Captains too, lol.
 
WSurf said:
AirTran/JetBlue/SouthWest will all be in Washington DC to shoot this down!
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Maybe not. If AirTran/JetBlue/Southwest can pick up some of the debris leftover by the merger, they may not fight too hard.

I'd bet JetBlue could be bought for some slots and gates at LGA and JFK. I'd bet AirTran could be bought by a US/Delta reduction of flying out of ATL. Southwest might be for it if US/Delta cough up 1/2 the PHL operation.

In short... if a merger reduces the number of airplanes in the hubs, the Low Cost Carriers may not stand in the way.
 
In any of the situations above, is there anyway that Comair wins?
 
John Pennekamp said:
It's on the news in 'da ATL that Delta has said they're not interested.

This will have to become a hostile takeover. US Air is offering $1.25 on the dollar to the creditors for Delta stock. This may be interesting indeed.
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Delta's in BK - they will have little say. If I default on my mortgage, I can say that I don't want my house foreclosed on too.

This puts jobs security at the top the priority list for me. USAirways has jets4 jobs and this could spawn a whole new round of furloughs at the mainline level.
 
J32driver said:
Maybe not. If AirTran/JetBlue/Southwest can pick up some of the debris leftover by the merger, they may not fight too hard.

I'd bet JetBlue could be bought for some slots and gates at LGA and JFK. I'd bet AirTran could be bought by a US/Delta reduction of flying out of ATL. Southwest might be for it if US/Delta cough up 1/2 the PHL operation.

In short... if a merger reduces the number of airplanes in the hubs, the Low Cost Carriers may not stand in the way.
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Very True J32! What is kinda funny is that 4 years ago Delta Dropped all there prices against US Airways to try and put the final nail into there coffin (anyone remember that) only to have US Airways come back 4 years later and try a hostile takeover of Delta!!!! Too Too Funny!!!
 
I agree that a regional bloodbath will result if a merger happens. ASA and Comair will battle with Republic/CHQ, PDT and Mesa for the scraps as cost "synergies" are realized... If regional guys are interested in flying for a Legacy carrier some day, this will only delay things for them - fewer new seats for everyone. Good times.
 

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