Hi, long time reader first time poster.

-I just have to add my 2 cents about a possible B6 buyout (that what it would be!!) I will not say it not happen, but it will not happen right now. Here are my arguments for why it will not happen:

1) To many slots will have to be divested. B6 has around 150 slots and I could see AMR having to give up as much as 30% of those slots. Especially the ones that serve NY cities.

2) No widebody aircraft, as it is if AA wants to start a new international route they have to stop one that is currently being flown. AKA ORD-FRA, until AA gets a few extra widebodies it not be cost effective.

3) Speaking of costs, the second AMR buys B6 and cost advantage B6 has in any market goes right out the door.

-Thanks for reading