Mmm. Let's see. United, US Air, AA, KLM, Iberia.....I think Cathay was talked about once, Aer Lingus....wasn't Sabena brought up once? Ah do declare even Swissair was on that list somewhere.....and even more that have drifted out of one's ganglions years ago.
The important thing is not to hold your breath. Definite competition and monopoly issues here of two of the most dominant market leaders on the N Atlantic.