I think we are seeing the lines drawing around three major groups (did I say consolidation?) -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU]On Behalf Of RT Simpson Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 12:29 PM To: AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: Can You Spell Collusion? Hmmm....I don't like the smell of this! Looks like Gordo is turning into a Delta doofus big time! Read on, my friends.... <<Delta Air Lines announced plans on Friday to forge a marketing pact with rivals Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines, but analysts blasted the deal as a hasty competitive response that will build overlap in the airlines' route networks. The broad marketing alliance would allow the air carriers to tap new sources of revenue and could help offset stronger competition from a similar pact recently forged between United Airlines and US Airways Group.>> RT Simpson Phoenix