Originally Posted by LostInPA

As a non-AA pilot, I find it comical how 'everybody knows' that the labor contract issue is the cause of the drop in reliability. Interestingly, every cited case of this alleged behavior is then refuted with a legitimate basis for the delay or cancellation.

I did a fair bit of DFW flying on my last trip. Did I see airport armageddon as some flyers and the media alleged? No. Everything appeared normal. No throngs of angry delayed passengers, no 'slow taxiing' AA/AE aircraft (as the know-it-alls in the coach cabin allege).