I am not sure what to make of AA and BA calling off their deal. As has been suggested in another topic it might all be posturing for the final push. But KLM/BA isn’t an automatic alternative. The same things that seem to be the problem with AA/BA; slots and open skies, will be a problem with KLM/BA and the Wings alliance. The market share isn’t as dominating for KLM/BA/wings, but the other US carriers will be sure to force the Heathrow door open if KLM/BA want to seriously get together. Politics are way too involved to make the deal happen in my opinion, unless KLM is willing to sacrifice itself. I hope not, I like the spunky outfit out of Amsterdam.