Originally Posted by
Tomahawk58
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!
The exclusivity extension can be petitioned for early termination by the majority of the creditors as far as I know, but yes, this is far from a done deal. But Horton and Brundage have made enemies of virtually their entire labor force and that's unprecedented at least to this degree since Eastern.
I think ALL of AA labor is simply fed up and perhaps the creditors are too nervous about a future with this much damage. This impending disaster is FAR more then just some disgruntled pilots. It's systemic and has been cultivated for at least a decade.