Originally Posted by
NERD
AA ain't going anywhere and will survive. At worst they will go ch11, shred the contracts, start a new B scale and kick our ass. Think about competing with an airline with AAs hubs, global network(oneworld) and a new efficient fleet. Now consider that they will have LCCs pay and workrules. No bueno for the profession.
If they go ch11, USAir will get in there (virtually no overlap) and try to merge. Eventually we will be down to 3 total majors, and a bunch of domestic LCCs. The 3 Majors will have to compete with Emirates or other well funded World airlines that have better service and newer airplanes. That will happen eventually.