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SJC ORD LDR
I can see the B6 rumors because they have little overlap. OTOH, they both do a terrible job at covering anything outside of the coasts.
NK would be be an odd pairing. VX and NK are total opposites in terms of on board services. I don't see many VX customers happy with flying NK instead.
AS would want to ditch the Airbus fleet ASAP, which would negate any reason to buy VX.
I think DL is mentioned because of the JV with VA and VS and the 49% stake in VS. Sir Richard Branson and RA are quite familiar with each other as we all know.
DL may try to buy VX just so someone else can't (assuming DOJ approval)
I think DL would give up 75% of the slots that VX has other than DAL.
They could essentially:
A:eliminate a competitor
B: prevent another competitor from getting stronger
C: secure DAL without relying on the courts
D: get some newer planes to retire some older less efficient planes.
E: Strengthen ties with the rest of the Virgin Brand.
F: Have the option of keeping the VX Brand under DL ownership