How ironic.
Previously, the government ruled that a combined UA/U would be anti-competitive. The government would have required slot divestures & reduced route overlap. But now that the government will most likely have a stake in both companies, there is no problem with an alliance?
(Sarcasm on)
Hey, the government would get an even better return if it forced AWA to join the alliance. What the heck, maybe AA should file for BK, get an ATSB loan, so they too can be one of the government’s chosen few.
Actually, shouldn't the DOT require AA/BA to give up slots at LHR before UA/U is allowed to form an alliance?[img src='http://www.usaviation.com/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif']
(Sarcasm off)