Of course, all three airlines declined to comment, as is prudent when it comes to unconfirmed statements about publicly traded companies. It's a bit too early to say what either acquisition would mean for Virgin America and its Elevate program (which just announced a status match/challenge, by the way), and it's quite possible that another carrier could make a bid for Virgin, too. Any way you look at it, fewer airlines means less competition — which may (or may not) translate into higher fares for consumers.
Which airline do you want to acquire Virgin?
