WestJet and Southwest Rumor...

[H2Opirate]

Hey guys, I work for SWA and we keep hearing rumors about a merger between WJ and SWA, have any of you all heard of this up there??
Wishing 4 a Flames-Habs Cup Final :D

[J.O.]

The existing foreign ownership rules in both countries would make such a merger virtually impossible. Besides, there's little upside in it for Westjet shareholders right now.

[PaperTiger]

Not a chance.

Unless these two end up being the only two airlines left on the continent. And even then...

[er340790]

West-South-West Airlines...........:oh:

[fitliker]

The guys that sell paint sure hope it happens as they would re-paint the planes in what colour ?

[J.O.]

as they would re-paint the planes in what colour ?

From the perspective of an old farm boy, hopefully a colour that does not resemble what comes out of the hind end of a newborne calf! Which means Westjet's scheme would prevail.

[flaps2billion]

Complete Nonsense!........what would be the point?

[fitliker]

Perhaps this rumour is why the westjet shares took a beating ?

[royalterrace]

Interesting. I have smelled a little smoke regarding this also. my guess would be some kind of code share.

Any more specifics re: the rumour down south?

[VinnieC]

WestJet inks partnership deal with Southwest Airlines (http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=64a7bab7-9c3c-4e6d-a5e9-94407aa06066)

Not a merger, but it's a first for LCCs. WS and SN code sharing as reported by the Vancouver Sun.

[H2Opirate]

Today it was announced on Co. web site and our Union SWAPA... I think a win-win!:ok:

[rotornut]

Durfy was on BNN yesterday afternoon. He said Westjet's connection with Southwest could allow it to obtain fuel at a better price using Southwest's large purchasing power. Also, Westjet might use Southwest's maintenance facilities in the US. So it's a good deal for Westjet.

[yvr]

bring on the calf-poo code share.