AA has the exclusive right to a POR through 9/28/2012. As such, Judge Lane would have to overturn his own ruling which I don't think has ever happened in a recent airline BK process. AA could then appeal or even sue US.

Of course, this "possibility plan" is pure speculation at this point. US has already been down this road with DAL. But with the APA by their side, I'm sure this will make all the difference this time around.

And of course the APA is only looking out for the East and West US guys through this attempted leverage ploy!