Airline Merger Guessing Game: Who Would Buy Silverjet?
Someone--and we don't yet know who--just offered to take over Silverjet, one of a couple biz-class-only transatlantic airlines. Though its been flying since January 2007, the airline has yet to make any money.
That has us wondering who might've offered to buy it. British Airways is starting its own schmancy transatlantic service, and the deep-pocketed Virgin Atlantic doesn't need to take over a rival--it could just expand. John Weikle has more time on his hands, but Silverjet seems a bit too ritzy--and international--for his tastes.
Despite the shutdowns of niche long-haul carriers like Maxjet and Oasis, analysts are split on whether Silverjet has a chance at turning a profit anytime soon. The airline did carry a record number of passengers in March.
Related Stories:
· Silverjet Says It's in Takeover Talks [Bloomberg]
· More Coachless Flights Crossing the Atlantic [Jaunted]
· Silverjet Expanding Fleet, Routes [Jaunted]
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