Spirit and Texas Pacific Group

[Mickey D]

If I understand it correctly, Indigo, who has a controlling interest in Spirit, is also closely alligned with Texas Pacific Group (who are behind the NWA/Midwest deal). Am I right? If so, what do you all think of the possibility of a future merger/buyout with Spirit being the target of Northwest? It appears to be a possibility considering:
1)Closure/Scaling down of Spirit's Detroit Base
2)Common Fleet type
3)Former NWA execs and training people already in place at Spirit
4)A Spirit route structure that has a stronghold in the Caribbean/Central America where NWA has nada
5)Probably wouldn't be a problem convincing Spirit's "shareholders" (I know they haven't gone public yet) to go along with the deal..

Any thoughts?

 

[Beetle007]

Northwest has their alliances with Delta and Continental. Go to the NWA website and you can book a ticket to almost anywhere Spirit flys or plans to fly.

 

[Mickey D]

Northwest has their alliances with Delta and Continental. Go to the NWA website and you can book a ticket to almost anywhere Spirit flys or plans to fly.

Yes, you're right there-- just checked myself. But it seems like the proverbial ducks are lining up in a row with the other mentioned stuff, from the outside looking in at least. Just wanted to get the opinion of a possible Spirit/NWA combination from you Spirit guys and gals.

 

[alpine1989]

Word is that Spirit is tightening the belt with company wide layoffs in virtually all departments. 2 Dispatchers are getting it, not sure about others. Those cheap fares must not be enought to pay Marty Harrison's big salary. Good luck to all.

 

[flyboycmsu]

I keep wondering how much more they can squeeze out of the system? It feels like we are nearing critical mass with the ensuing implosion not far behind.