Originally Posted by
ForeverFO
The "NO to merger" thing is gaining some steam at AA. Most of the guys I talk to are very concerned about SLI and the inevitable closure of overlapping bases and assets, which knock fences down fast.
AA has the route structure and the fleet to go it alone, if not mismanaged, and if employees are treated as assets rather than labor cost units.
Unless of course you have been living under a rock, AA is today nowhere near the new United and DAL has left the building. There is no way on earth that AA could compete with either of those carriers with its current size because if it were possible wouldnt they already be doing that?? Traditional growth thru a/c orders take years and AA is sitting on some of the oldest equipment in the business. I think a merger will happen because the smart money says its the best option.
WD at AWA