Delta delays Comair sale.

[Mosquito]

Delta delays Comair sale

Delta Air Lines has put on hold plans to sell its Comair regional jet service division while it explores a possible merger with United Airlines or another rival, the latest sign that 2008 could be the year US carriers press for consolidation.
Delta executives said in October they would reach a decision on whether to sell or spin-off Comair within the next several months. The Atlanta-based airline has had preliminary discussions with JPMorgan Chase on its options for the unit. It will not retain the firm until a special committee of Delta directors and their bankers – Merrill Lynch and Greenhill – has completed the merger review, people familiar with the company’s plans said.


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[John Pennekamp]

They're waiting for Orenstien to get back on his feet.

 

[Papa Woody]

If Delta and United merge, will ASA get to keep the popcorn machine in the pilot lounge?

I heard that consolidation leads to trimming of assets, and I cringe at the idea of our popper sitting in the desert...

 

[CFI2766]

The popcorn machine will be sitting right next to the flat screen. I can see it now: Old DC-9, Old L10-11, popcorn machine, old DC-9, Old 727, flat screen, Old DC-9...

 

[atlcrashpad]

They're waiting for Orenstien to get back on his feet.

Don'tcha mean SLITHER out from unda a rock?...... bouyyyy.....

 

[PA44Jockey]

Now, not only have the Upgrades at Comair been pushed back a little bit, differences training for the CR700/900 are being effected because one of our deliveries expected for 2008 isn't going to happen until 2009. Hmmmmmm It's only the first week of January!

 

[Lazy8]

Pinnacle has shown interest in Comair. Once merged they're changing the company name to Comacle.

 

[John Pennekamp]

If Delta and United merge, will ASA get to keep the popcorn machine in the pilot lounge?

I heard that consolidation leads to trimming of assets, and I cringe at the idea of our popper sitting in the desert...

Only is someone else chips in to buy the popcorn. I brought in the 50# bag, and it's almost gone already.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Is it organic?

 

[John Pennekamp]

Is it organic?

Ha! Ha! Good one! Actually, it contains mind control drugs to turn you all into bleeding heart liberals. :laugh:

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Only is someone else chips in to buy the popcorn. I brought in the 50# bag, and it's almost gone already.

I saw that thing. Now we just have to keep the rampers from feeding the pigeons with it.