A merger makes strategic sense but it is unlikely. Merging with Norwegian would give MOL access to 787s and options he covets for a longhaul operation that he could legally operate out of 20+ Euro bases to the States. More importantly, a merger would remove a growing competitor. Common Boeing fleet types would facilitate a merger - let BK keep the Airbus NEOs for his leasing company.
That said, I also agree with others that a merger is unlikely due to politics and a battle of wills/egos between MOL and BK...
Last edited by Iver; 9th Mar 2015 at 23:13.