Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Look for all AA feeders to be able to fly more mixed-class CRJ-700's. The feeder system will be likely smaller overall, but will have more 70-seaters and Q400's likely as well. There WILL be scope changes that allow it, but overall AA pilots will come out better and move the ball back down the field in the right direction.
The shareholders will do OK as Eagle shares will still be viable and Eagle's costs will plummet due to whipsawing. Eagle wont be taking over AA's domestic market and will even lose a lot of what they previously gained.
I wouldn't doubt for a second that when the new APA contract is ratified it will include allowances for more 70 seat feed, probably with a reduction in the E-140 fleet. The new face will be more on a limit of regional aircraft AA can operate with scope limits on seats.