U.S. Airways bids 8 Billion to buy Delta

[WSurf]

I have to disagree. It's my opinion that regardless of the former USAir/UAL pre 911 merger attempt, the government would welcome this.

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!

 

[loflyer]

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!

That was pre-9/11. The government will stand aside on this one.

 

[John Pennekamp]

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.

 

[TNPILOT]

That was pre-9/11. The government will stand aside on this one.

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.

 

[WSurf]

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.

Very true! Then its up to the government to approve or not! This is gonna be a interesting ride, HOLD ON!

 

[General Lee]

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

 

[kmox29]

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.

...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?

 

[WSurf]

...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?

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!!!

 

[John Pennekamp]

...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?

My guess would be that UsAir will start dressing like Russian Sub Captains too, lol.

 

[J32driver]

AirTran/JetBlue/SouthWest will all be in Washington DC to shoot this down!

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.