View Poll Results: When Delta/NWA merge, which base closses first.
Salt Lake City
6
4.92%
Memphis
66
54.10%
Cincinnati
37
30.33%
Detroit
9
7.38%
Seattle
4
3.28%
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When Delta/NWA merge, which base closes first?
02-18-2008, 01:20 PM
#11
N/a
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I personally can't understand why airlines don't place more value on SLC. Its a decent sized city and growing fast, its closer to skiing than any other major airport, its got one of the best on time performance records and deals with snow better than any other airport.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
02-18-2008, 04:21 PM
#12
No Weekends Off
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MSP, DTW, CVG -- all are located close together. Something has to give.
ATL, MEM. Same thing. No way Delta maintains both as hubs.
So....
DTW & ATL are locks to stay post-merger.
MSP - even money. Minnesota politicians could hold up the merger unless they get assurances of a hub.
CVG - shaky
MEM - odd man out, too small, few international routes, WAY too close to ATL SuperHub. MEM closes.
02-18-2008, 04:28 PM
#13
Che Guevara
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02-18-2008, 04:56 PM
#14
Underboob King
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None. Why close them just to let some LLC come in and snatch up flying when both carriers have full flights? Also there is NO way the DOJ would allow AA to merge with anyone. AA has already done its merging.
02-18-2008, 05:21 PM
#15
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I personally can't understand why airlines don't place more value on SLC. Its a decent sized city and growing fast, its closer to skiing than any other major airport, its got one of the best on time performance records and deals with snow better than any other airport.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
02-18-2008, 05:45 PM
#16
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Posts: 845
We can merge or buy, the problem is we have to pay a large amount of money for that golden share. Cal would be a lot better off if the mergers did not happen and we were allowed to grow on our own at our own pace. The problem is that right now we are not large enough to compete against a combined DAL/NWA.
02-18-2008, 06:29 PM
#17
La Familia Delta
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I personally can't understand why airlines don't place more value on SLC. Its a decent sized city and growing fast, its closer to skiing than any other major airport, its got one of the best on time performance records and deals with snow better than any other airport.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
And on top of that the people around SLC are just so friendly. Delta is growing it, but it doesn't seem like it gets the attention it deserves IMHO.
02-18-2008, 06:35 PM
#19
Che Guevara
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Posts: 6,408
We can merge or buy, the problem is we have to pay a large amount of money for that golden share. Cal would be a lot better off if the mergers did not happen and we were allowed to grow on our own at our own pace. The problem is that right now we are not large enough to compete against a combined DAL/NWA.
CAL could go to NWA with a pile of money and try to buy that ticket from them, but if NWA says no there's nothing they can do. This has been a common practice in corps. and goverments since the 1980s. It's effective and can't be circumvented. That one share, the golden share, has the authority to overide all the other shares. If the shareholders want to merge, and NWA says no, that one share makes their voice official.
Typically, the nominal shares grant the owners the right to outvote all other shares in specified circumstances. In Northwest’s case, its golden share enabled the company to block Continental from merging with another airline.
If Northwest enters into a merger agreement before Continental, however, Continental is entitled to redeem the golden share for $100. That’s true, even if an announced Northwest merger does not ultimately take place.
Calyon Securities analyst Raymond Neidl, however, believes that Northwest will be the first to move. “We anticipate the process will be led off by Delta and Northwest proposing a combination,” he said.
In that case, Continental would be free to hook up with another airline. Mr. Neidl predicts that the carrier will attempt to partner with United Airlines.
If Northwest enters into a merger agreement before Continental, however, Continental is entitled to redeem the golden share for $100. That’s true, even if an announced Northwest merger does not ultimately take place.
Calyon Securities analyst Raymond Neidl, however, believes that Northwest will be the first to move. “We anticipate the process will be led off by Delta and Northwest proposing a combination,” he said.
In that case, Continental would be free to hook up with another airline. Mr. Neidl predicts that the carrier will attempt to partner with United Airlines.
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