- An CO exec was quoted a few months ago that CO would entertain a buyout by UA.
- Gordon Bethune previously stated that a UA/CO combination would be a knock out airline.
- CO is holding back on reasonable prices for way in advance ticket purchases.

Who knows! Although CO - Larry Kellner, Gordon Bethune, many others in the industry have publicly stated that there will be consolidation in the airline business - up to now only US/HP have been combined.

My opinion - CO is too small to survive as a standalone airline - regardless of all the consolidation issues - crews, benefits, etc.