Mobissimo

Well, everyone is scrambling for an exit, somehow, but when hedge funds call the shots, shows you money talks.  Northwest, Continental, and Delta should merge with America West/US Airways and form the greatest 2nd tier American domestic airline.  Yay*

The reported talks come as all airline executives are wrestling with the implication of oil prices hovering close to $100 a barrel. That has sharply boosted jet fuel expenses -- and accelerated a search for ways to cut costs, which typically are the result of airline takeovers.