The DOJ and DOT which oversees all kinds of mergers have given the green light for UA and CO to merge. One of the requirements was that they give up 18 slots to another carrier which happens to be Southwest. You may want to consider giving Southwest a try. you may not like the open seating policy which has served them very well over the years (and one I would like to see more airlines adopt). However you can purchase one of their Business Select fares which will give you a boarding pass inthe A 1-15 range so that you can board the aircraft 1st.
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