Originally Posted by
HalinTexas
Funny thing is, Crandall was at TWA as it began its slide, and bought assets from both, as well as EAL, while at AMR. You might say that AMR benefitted from the demise of several airlines. Anyone remember Braniff?
"Benefit" is a strong word - AMR bought the assets, routes and the employees. Used those assets wisely? Not so much. Where are the benefits from Air Cal, Reno Air and TWA?
Sure, a competitor was removed but that was about it. Costly way of doing business.