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Enterprise
Unelected company shill Keith Wilson wrote "It’s worth revisiting some of the reasons why the APA leadership decided several months ago that despite the inherent difficulties"
Should have read "your APA leadership, without polling or asking the membership in any way, decided to pursue a merger with US Airways. Sure most of the membership hates the idea, but, too late. In our arrogance, we not only pursued the deal, we signed and executed a legal binding contract to support Doug Parker and make sure the membership cannot overturn this idiotic decision. We are fixated on getting revenge and getting rid of Tom Horton. Sure, it may destroy your seniority and your career, but the reward is oh so sweet. After you lose your home, cars, and your wife divorces you and takes the kids, you will be able to brag to your friends that you stuck it to the man. Oh by the way we will be increasing dues .5% next week. Merry Christmas."
On the OTHER hand...A "stand alone" AA would most probably succumb to industry economic pressures as Delta and UA morph into Global Carriers. They are now strengthening international alliances that will eventually lead to industry dominance. Their economic strengths will allow them to compete, not only in pricing, but in service and quality, and efficiency. Fuel purchases will be in the high billions. Allowing them to purchase/refine product at reduced prices, therefore improving their respective margins. Their innovation and out of the box strategies will inflict tremendous revenue pressure on AA. This will require additional OUT-SOURCING of up to 50% of domestic capacity, among other painful retractions. In the long run AA and US will be nothing more than 3rd tier FEEDERS for the NEW big kids on the block....
Ask the wife and kids how THEY feel about this...