Originally Posted by
Swedish Blender
People need to look at APA scope. Unless things have changed, Eagle is the only one who can fly 70 seat RJs to feed AA. Also, unless things have changed, the ATR were listed by serial number in APA scope. I wouldn't look for a Q operator to be able to jump in until the APA is appeased. As far as parking the ATRs, I've heard they're looking to buy a replacement.
YMMV
True, but AMR has stated that they intend to retain the rights to the name "American Eagle". So Eagle spins off to become whatever (maybe Simmons again, my vote is for Command to come back ,lol) and I presume "Connection" will be retired and sub-contractors will become "American Eagle". Thus allowing Skywest or whomever else to more seamlessly integrate and supply 60 seat feed.
I wouldn't be worried about the ATRs. They have been going/ will continue to go to the desert, and will cease to fly by 2014.