The wagon before the horse. I am sure the powers to be sent many feelers out regarding regulatory approval. Some things will have to be given away. Will it be you?
http://www.antitrustinstitute.org/~antitrust/sites/default/files/AAI_BTC_USAir-AA_White%20Paper_8-7.pdf
http://www.antitrustinstitute.org/~antitrust/sites/default/files/AAI_BTC_USAir-AA_White%20Paper_8-7.pdf