Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Prior to BK, I think the goal was to sell Eagle as part of a package, but I've heard the terms were less then palatable to those who did kick the tires there. Now AMR is in the transition of BK and it's a whole different ballgame where the terms may be better, but financing the aircraft will be an issue (at least while still in BK).
Sounds like Horton wants to merge wit U, just after reorganization and if he can keep the majority of the EMB's for short-term and work out a purchase/exchage for E175's and such, perhaps AFTER a merger, they can go about plucking the combined regional side of AA and U for who will be awarded the contracts (with the combined entity owning the aircraft though). They should have more pilots then they need and can draw down carriers and routes over a relatively short time frame.
Just my opinion on that, anyway...........
I still think AMR will stay alone and code share heavily with JetBlue and Alaska, I just don't see how US Airways will help AMR with NY & LA compared to what they already have. JetBlue cost are on the rise while AMR's are on the decrease, it will be interesting how it all plays out. United and US Airways code share heavily, how does United play in all of this. Delta doesn't want to sit on the sidelines either and AIG already said...wait a minute. Financing won't be an issue since our Brazilian brother are willing to help out! Just like the ERJ deal.