Originally Posted by
CrustyFE
Well if American plans on keeping most of it's fleet then the Eagle flow through may start back up again at a point sooner than expected. The 300 or so pilots that retired early were not expected to cause a significant pilot shortage because parking or getting rid of aircraft under chap 11 would have absorbed the effect of that pilot shortage. Also, American is reported to have a higher pilot density per aircraft than other legacy carriers which was also expected to negate the effect of a pilot shortage. Apparently, that's part of the APA contract.
So just wondering how soon the Eagle flow throughs will resume. I would guess sometime within the next year but probably sooner.
All speculation on my part of course. I don't mind throwing in a bit of optimism to the discussion but a grain of salt is need with that as well...
I doubt very soon at all. Some aircraft will be parked, that's for sure..and don't forget, even before bankruptcy there was a replacement schedule for the new orders...that will be a SMALLER fleet than what they have now (when it's all said and done).
On top of that, the APA contract will be gutted to the point where they will require far fewer crews to staff the now slightly smaller AA. AA pilots are by far the most unproductive pilot group in the nation....that will change.