This is just an expert giving his analysis of how he sees it. It is therefore a rumor. If you read the whole article, he talks about an alternative being to merge with United. Then to really add to the rumor mill, he claims a Delta merger is still possible because they traded slots!
Of course he has to bring in that imbecile, Parker, who seems to be merger crazy. He doesn't care who he merges with, he just wants to MERGE! I'll bet he has one of those 'merge' road signs in his bedroom! He reminds me of a bum with a sign on the side of the runway that says, "Will MERJ 4 food"
Either way I still bet that the merger will be with United. How else can they become Untied
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