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I have been closely following the proposed Delta- Northwest merger for the past several weeks and, since it looks like it could happen any moment, I thought I’d share some things to watch for. Some…”surprising” things. I actually came up with a total of 11 surprises; let’s count them down together. |
- Airline ticket prices might not be impacted by “this” merger — as much as many think
- Bush Administration more “merger favorable” than a possible Democratic regime next year
- British Airways and American Airlines possible last minute counter offer could drive up merger price
- First airline merger in recent history to get labor support before the merger is announced
- Consensus view that Continental and United must merge if this merger is comes to fruition
- Delta has a major shareholder block who went with management and didn’t merge with US Airways - and the stock price plummeted - wonder if they are poking the board and management in the ribs
- Delta increasing off-peak flights at flight capped JFK — what are they thinking
- Pricing and Demand Remains Firm (Higher Airline Tickets, Full Planes) even with economic worries
- Open Skies pact between U.S. and E.U. has everyone adding more seats to prepare for battle
- Most pundits are speculating smooth sailing through regulators on this deal - only minimal typical merger saber rattling
- Oil crests over $100 a barrel - continues to provide the catalyst for airline industry consolidation
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