AIRLINE / SKYONE: I'm betting Delta will be the candidate. It's weakened state (although on a comeback) makes it likely. In addition, Delta might beneifit from an improved business management style. (I think Continental rates better, management-wise.) I can't say I'd like to see anyone get 'taken-over' or 'merged' as the article below and the one posted on SKYONE suggests. But corporate boards are looking at the long-haul; plus five years, plus ten years, etc. As the 80's showed, de-regulations' days were numbered. We'll all be flying two or three majors and that's it. Perhpas Southwest as a domestic No.4 but in a different 'Walmart' class. Am I making any sense here? Mike Burris Cambridge, Mass / USA --- Roger LaFrance <lafrance@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > United Looks to Unite > > By Ted Reed > TheStreet.com Staff Reporter > 9/25/2006 3:12 PM EDT > Click here for more stories by Ted Reed > > > > United Airlines has furthered its quest for a > partner, hiring Goldman Sachs to explore strategic > options including a merger. > Crain's Chicago Business said the investment bank is > expected to assist United assess the value of its > domestic and international holdings, advise it on > sales or purchases of domestic or international > routes, and scout for mergers. > Shares of United's parent, UAL Corp. (UAUA - > commentary - Cramer's Take), were trading at $28 on > Monday, up 18 cents, or 0.7%. The shares have fallen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com