It remains to be seen how this would affect Eagle, but some of the gloom and doom I've read is way over the top. Most importantly, AMR discussed divesting Eagle a few years back and didn't do it. I suspect they will do it this time, but it's not going to happen tomorrow or even next year.

Most importantly, the idea this move will lead to furloughs and tough times ignores what is about to happen with the industry. XJet and Comair got screwed because they're spinoffs took place during one of the worst decades ever known for airlines. It also happened to be one of the worst economic decades in 80 years.

The realities of the next decade are far different from the one we just finished because there is going to be a pilot shortage. The 65 rule just postponed the shortage for a few years. No matter what, airlines can make their current pilots younger.

For Eagle, it would likely be better to stay with AMR, but AA already gives routes to RAH. It's not the end of the world.