Originally Posted by
bigjack
I just talked to an “Insider” at Delta.
She states that Delta is TOO busy combining the NW and Delta SkyMiles programs to offer any more big programs this year. 70% confidence in this data.
While I agree with the probable outcome I imagine its more because DL mgmt doesn't want to match. In my experience with most companies senior mgmt is so disconnected from execution logistics that they simply say "just get it done quick and cheap and don't bother me with the details."
Still if they do hold firm I have to give them credit for taking a longer term view. They are probably going to lose some short term share to AA/UA over this.