So both Messrs Horton and Parker have their MBAs and got their early start in the finance department of American Airlines. Both have gone on to do different things before arriving in their current roles. Mr Parker has been in his role for quite a while and has tried every permutation to merge with one of the big guys, while his own company remains fractured within its employee groups. Mr Horton has been in his role for just over six months. I'm placing my bet on Tom as someone with the vision and passion to move AA forward in positive ways.
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