You have to wonder about the future of cheap airline tickets or discount travel packages if airline consolidations continue.
Deltas CEO has said that a case could be made for additional consolidation of US airlines, but noted that it is questionable whether the Obama administration will allow this to happen. Democratic administrations typically place greater importance on regulatory issues.
Industry analysts speculate that Alaska Air or JetBlue could be attractive takeover targets for Delta. Other future combinations could take place between Continental Airlines and United Airlines, as well as between American Airlines and US Airways.
Of course, the big question for US travelers is whether such consolidations will be in the travelers best interests, particularly when it comes to the price they pay to fly