This deal won't be changed, but there are rumors of some sort of similar program that would continue the pref hiring at AA for Eagle newhires beyond Oct. Apparently it has done wonders for our application pile and they want that to continue.

FWIW, it will take (many) years before anyone hired now would transfer to AA. You're much more likely to simply benefit from and enjoy the attrition off the top before going to another carrier via traditional methods.