Skift Take
We love the idea of a JetBlue and Virgin America merger, but loving the notion does not make it any more likely. Assuming that anyone will one day buy Virgin America, we believe it will be Delta. Go on, though, JetBlue. We would be delighted to be wrong.
Rumors of a potential sale of Virgin America to 'unknown parties' have generated interest in the markets and the industry.
But that someone or more likely some thing might be tempted to buy Virgin America shouldn't come as a surprise, nor should any of us be surprised if the ultimate suitor is Delta.
Virgin America is starting to make money. Doubters can take a step back, and any prospective buyers are would be starting off on good footing.
As Bloomberg reported, Virgin America stated 2015 adjusted net income of $201.5 million—a historic high.
