Originally Posted by
Philosofaux
This would be crazy.
They would, at least for a long time, have hubs at MIA, CLT, PHL and JFK, with a focus operation at LGA, DCA and at BOS. So, that's what... every major metro along the East Coast? Getting that through antitrust wouldn't be easy, and why would they want to?
Now, just because this is absolutely crazy doesn't mean it won't happen. I can definitely see Parker trying to go through with this, which would only confirm what I already suspect: US is managed by idiots.
You mention a lot of things . . .
IMO, once the merger happens . . . JFK/MIA/DFW aren't going anywhere. PHL and PHX stay. CLT/ORD/LGA are all clawed back. LAX remains where it is.
Is really does work. This BK will allow AA to return MD80s . . . Less planes = less flying = clawing back less profitable hubs.
US is actually thought of quite highly in the industry . . . For what they are. Your view, while common, might not be accurate.
Doug Parker and his PHX friends will run the merged airline, IMO.
Parker will make a STRONG push for this. It will take a lot to shake him.