OK, "who's the NEXT "target" ?

[USA320Pilot]

This article has already been posted, but I believe it is germane to the discussion and this topic.

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USA320Pilot

 

[hp_fa]

Yada, yada, yada

 

[Twicebaked]

I agree, but I think UA is a distant second because they would be in control and calling the shots and US would be the one being aquired.

It would be a merger NOT an aquisition. Just because US is smaller, doesn't mean it would be gobbled up! I guess you still think that AWA acquired US!

 

[N965VJ]

Yada, yada, yada

I want to hear "Humm-a-nah, humm-a-nah, humm-a-nah.''

And then –

“Hey, way to go, Ralphie boy!â€￾

 

[ussnark]

Gaucho99,

If Parker elects to not pursue a Northwest merger due to resistance by Doug Steenland, it would not surprise me to see US Airways pursue United.

What if Parker elects to not pursue a NW merger due to something other than "resistance by Doug Steenland"? Would that change your second sentence?

What if Parker elect to pursue a NW merger in spite of resistance by DS? How might that change your second statement?

.... er, have you figured out that your first paragraph really said, um, nothing?

Parker is not concerned about trying to acquire a larger carrier, Parker is young/ energetic and has a passion to merge, and some people believe Gleen Tilton is trying to sell the Chicago-based airline.

Parker marches to the beat of his masters. How do you know he "likes" mergers? Perhaps he is a Star Alliance agent and is simply fulfilling their directives? He should be an agent of the board, but, whatever you want to believe.......

I find him somewhat on the outre side of this particular fantasy. Unfortunately, I am not alone in the financial community.

and, Gleen (sic) "Ipana" Tilton, as with any competant CEO, is always on the look out for opportunities, either on the acquisition side or on the disbursement side. To state, as if it were a discovery, that a CEO considers all options is naive as well as insulting to CEOs from all over the landscape, wouldn't you say?

I do agree with you that United would be a distant second choice because their formal reorganization is complete. A combined US Airways-United corporate combination would likely have less total annual synergies than US Airways-Northwest because (as you know) there would be less financial flexibility and less ability to reject excess leases.

Are you saying that a carrier that has exited BK (UAL) still has "excess leases"? So, the management at UAL didn't do a very good job? Perhaps you are saying all carriers have "excess leases", but the USAirways mgmt can only work with those excess leases while in BK?

Puzzling. What, exactly, are you saying?

 

[RowUnderDCA]

Spirit...for their FLL hub.

(Oops! We tried that already, didn't we.)

I'm going to piggy back on your joke. I think- no new victim. LCC continues its transformation into a huge domestic "Spirit" with trans Atlantic destinations and alliances.

 

[ussnark]

I hate to burst your bubble but Spirit is not all that bad. They have done a far better job of defining themselves in the market. The planes are new, clean & comfortable.

Spirit Plus is very nearly equal to US First Class and doesn't cost a fortune. If Spirit flew more business oriented routes, I'd be giving them alot more business.

Spirit Plus is unique and creative. The 3 ex US Airways guys have done a nice job with Spirit.

The biggest single difference between Spirit and US is that Spirit DELIVERS what it promises. US does not! It's just that simple.

I agree Bob.

USAirways could learn quite a bit from Spirit. Well, I mean, the potential is there. All it would take is someone to plug in the lamp...... just sayin

 

[AstroLounge]

Spirit...for their FLL hub.

(Oops! We tried that already, didn't we.)

FLL had some serious operational issues in relations to the US terminal and the Customs/Immigration area but many still believe they pulled the plug before it ever developed. The issues in FLL SHOULD have been anticipated BEFORE a mini-hub was launched in the first place. Service to the Caribbean/Central America and southbound CAN be done in FLL (as an alternative to MIA) but you need to have a a GOOD Operation, and FLL is and was a MESS! So, Spirit must be doing something right in FLL.

 

[nycbusdriver]

Chicago-based airline.

I've always found it just a bit amusing to read your posts and your predilection for referring to airlines by the city in which they maintain their HQ. But that's OK. At least you gave up on "from this observer's perch."

So, just to be clear. If the Tempe-based airline, in light of the failed attempt at merging with the Atlanta-based airline, is unable to reach an agreement to merge with the Eagan-based airline, then you think there is a possibility of the Tempe-based airline attempting to purchase the Elk Grove Village-based airline?

From: United.com

What is the street address for United's world headquarters?United Airlines
1200 East Algonquin Road
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
USA

 

[RowUnderDCA]

I hate to burst your bubble but Spirit is not all that bad. They have done a far better job of defining themselves in the market. The planes are new, clean & comfortable.

Spirit Plus is very nearly equal to US First Class and doesn't cost a fortune. If Spirit flew more business oriented routes, I'd be giving them alot more business.

Spirit Plus is unique and creative. The 3 ex US Airways guys have done a nice job with Spirit.

The biggest single difference between Spirit and US is that Spirit DELIVERS what it promises. US does not! It's just that simple.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I aint got no bubble. Please read my posts with the presumption that they are just observations and not manipulations. You should do that because it is true, and because I feel insulted when you presume that I have a hidden agenda.

 

[nycbusdriver]

I hate to burst your bubble but Spirit is not all that bad. They have done a far better job of defining themselves in the market. The planes are new, clean & comfortable.

Spirit Plus is very nearly equal to US First Class and doesn't cost a fortune. If Spirit flew more business oriented routes, I'd be giving them alot more business.

Spirit Plus is unique and creative. The 3 ex US Airways guys have done a nice job with Spirit.

The biggest single difference between Spirit and US is that Spirit DELIVERS what it promises. US does not! It's just that simple.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I aint got no bubble. Please read my posts with the presumption that they are just observations and not manipulations. You should do that because it is true, and because I feel insulted when you presume that I have a hidden agenda.

Just so we're all on the same page, we are talking about the Miramar-based carrier?

Actually, there was a rumor milling about before the Altanta-based carrier buyout was first announced. Heard that the the Miramar-based carrier wasn't really doing so well, and the owners wanted to sell. Their fleet would be a perfect fit, and getting that international terminal gate space in FLL really would be nice. Of course, there's no way to really tell if the Miramar-based carrier is doing well financially, or not, since it is privately held.

And they do seem to do a good job. Lot's of folks up here in NYC like them.

 

[LCC_#1]

The 3 ex US Airways guys have done a nice job with Spirit.

Yeah, the same asssholes that help f :rant: up US Airways.

You have alot of nerve making that statement!!

Now that DP and the Sandcastle is incharge, the old US Airways seemed perfect!!

REALITY CHECK!!!

US AIRWAYS WAS AS SCREWED UP THEN AS IT IS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been that way 18/20 years I've been here!!

 

[USCREW]

The biggest single difference between Spirit and US is that Spirit DELIVERS what it promises. US does not! It's just that simple.

Spirits' livery is ugly. Yucky Poo Poo. Probably not airworthy.

 

[LCC_#1]

Spirits' livery is ugly. Yucky Poo Poo. Probably not airworthy.

You mean...................... 😛h34r: ......................... :unsure: .....................moo moo?!