the name change stings.

it seems like american airlines is transferring value (the recognized brand of eagle) from its subsidiary back to mainline.
the brand is so closely tied to operating for american airlines, i actually think it might help a little bit to have a "new name" when bidding for new flying.

not that United or Delta let you say "operated by" anymore but even putting a sticker on there that says "operated by american eagle" seemed a bit far fetched?