Originally Posted by
Flavio340
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
Could be.............BUT.
If AMR were concerned another suitor would acquire JB for strategic reasons (including hamstringing AA), they may be forced to make a defensive move. At any rate, would AA have to give up slots if AMR were to purchase JB outright or a controlling stake with future options if JB were to remain a seperate carrier for now ?
How many slots does DL have at JFK vs. AA with and without a JB inclusion ?
Wouldn't surprise me to see an AA order for E-195's first, primarily ro replace AA S-80 and Eagle ERJ flying (who know's.......maybe this week ?) and then a formal move on JB.