Originally Posted by F Yu

Most of the benefits of the merger have been exaggerated.

Improved routes - Yes, more route coverage - especially APAC and out west
Cost savings - Yes, there are economies of scale

However, here are things that will come to fruition:

A handful of people will get really rich while the rest of us (employees, customers, and the country) suffers.

Improved service - No, Jeff cut 600 call center reps, trying to charge for meals at meal time, no longer calls back customers who write or leave him a message, got rid of pillows and blankets, and will plan to cut back at key hubs.

Thinks he can get United to CO standards - not possible in 1 year, 3 year, or 5 years. It took so long to build the great culture of caring at CO that sets it apart from other airlines. Post merger, we are in an oligopoly, there's no incentive to fight for our business. In fact, they can bully passengers around after the merger and we will not have a choice.