Triangle
May 26, 2010 | 10:01 am
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Triangle
You've heard of love triangles right? While there doesn't appear to be any love lost between AirTran, Midwest, and Frontier, could they put their differences aside and consider a merger?
AirTran CEO said carrier would consider offers to merge...
While probably a far fetched idea, it does have some merit. Hubs in ATL, MKE, and DEN seem to offer lots of operational opportunities. It's route network would be enticing to foreign carriers for code-sharing. And, selfishly, I for one would love to see AirTran's business class seats put on Frontier's planes. While I appreciate Frontier's new stretch seating, it doesn't hold a candle to the AirTran business class product (or any legacy carrier's first class).
So, what do you think? Could anyone see Bedford and Fornaro put their differences aside to work as a single entity?
AirTran CEO said carrier would consider offers to merge...
While probably a far fetched idea, it does have some merit. Hubs in ATL, MKE, and DEN seem to offer lots of operational opportunities. It's route network would be enticing to foreign carriers for code-sharing. And, selfishly, I for one would love to see AirTran's business class seats put on Frontier's planes. While I appreciate Frontier's new stretch seating, it doesn't hold a candle to the AirTran business class product (or any legacy carrier's first class).
So, what do you think? Could anyone see Bedford and Fornaro put their differences aside to work as a single entity?
May 29, 2010 | 9:16 am
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Fleet incompatibility
YX was a natural fit for FL a couple of years ago because they both had the same fleet. That makes life much easier in integrating pilots, FA's, and mechanics. Not to mention spare parts, etc.
Northwest investing in YX, but not buying YX, just made it clear they wanted YX to fail instead of being part of FL.
F9 is much more compatible with Virgin America and B6.
YX was a natural fit for FL a couple of years ago because they both had the same fleet. That makes life much easier in integrating pilots, FA's, and mechanics. Not to mention spare parts, etc.
Northwest investing in YX, but not buying YX, just made it clear they wanted YX to fail instead of being part of FL.
F9 is much more compatible with Virgin America and B6.