Originally Posted by
baflyer2
I can't help but wonder if Alaska's expansion could be interpreted as stepping on the toes of AA and its JV partners? I realize AA basically gave up on the concept of Seattle as a long-haul hub, but I have a hard time believing regulators will allow Alaska to join the AA/JL or AA/BA/IB/AY/EI joint ventures, which essentially means Alaska will be competing with AA on some long haul routes.
Without wishing to trigger a political discussion, AS may find a more sympathetic ear in the incoming administration.
The AA/BA/IB/AY/EI joint venture is heavily tilted towards the Atlantic, so there’s also a strong argument to be made that adding Alaska on the Pacific side would be complementary rather than monopolistic.