GREATER CINCINNATI - Delta Airlines struck a hawkish pose this week as it laid out the framework for a preemptive strike against Cincinnati Airport Terminal 3's Concourse C, the rogue airport concourse that has taken a obstinate position against Concourse A and Concourse B in recent months.

Concourse C had previously been isolated diplomatically and geographically, but some say that its continued failure to provide its own Underground Tram, Crown Club, and Panda Express, and refusal to remedy these problems may jeopardize the livelihood of the renegade concourse. 

Open inspections of peanut and Biscoff cookie stockpiles notwithstanding, the concourse has repeatedly resisted offering many of the other standard airport amenities.  Further straining diplomatic relations, a Concourse C leader recently poo-pooed some of the shared amenities in Concourse A and B.

"Look at me, I am an important Crown Club member," said Concourse C's Rick Sanderstone in a mocking tone, "I get to enjoy my own can of Coke in my own special lounge away from the common people because I'm sooooo special."

Delta Spokesman Charles Klonderhaar issued a statement setting a deadline of January 1st. His message was loud and clear: Open a Crown Club or get shut down.

"We have sent this message to Concourse C, not only due to its loud and overcrowded conditions but also for their annoying shuttle bus connection" said Klonderhaar, "We no longer consider it an official member of Terminal 3, and we hope the other airlines at CVG will unite with us in Operation C Elbow Room as we attempt to rein in this rogue concourse."