Round Two?

[JJET44]

Now that all of the US legacy carriers have merged, could it be possible for round two? That is, let's say UsAirway merge with Delta? I know it's feasible but what are the chances? Does one airline have the purchasing power to do this? If so, who would be likely partners?
Just asking, not flaming!

 

[boeingdriver213]

Whatever benefit a purchase of USAirways would be is quickly negated by their labor problems. No one in their right minds wants to touch that mess.

 

[Flyby1206]

I think USAir's best bet would be trying to merge with Frontier/RAH, maybe even toss Spirit into the mix as a possible partner.

 

[redflyer65]

Delta to buy USair? That would be like CAL merging with UAL.

 

[JJET44]

Whatever! It was an example.

 

[scoreboardII]

Nobody buys USair unless USair buys someone else.

 

[LearLove]

Nobody buys USair unless USair buys someone else.

that's not what the west guys say.

 

[weasel_lips]

United is still a potential merger parter.

You guys read way too much into labor disputes holding things up. The people that put these deals togther don't care and they figure that a merger is going to result in some degree of labor discontent anyway.

 

[Flyby1206]

United is still a potential merger parter.

You guys read way too much into labor disputes holding things up. The people that put these deals togther don't care and they figure that a merger is going to result in some degree of labor discontent anyway.

The USAir DCA operation would be a gem for United to pick up (assuming the DAL/US slot swap goes through and the DOT would allow a UAL/US combo). PHL/EWR might canibalize traffic a bit

 

[nwaf16dude]

I think AA will have to at least attempt a merger/acquisition before anyone else has a reasonable chance at a DOJ/DOT merger approval. With that said, I see AA grabbing JB, or maybe a piece of USAir.