We'll get it all back when they snap up JB... all part of the grand plan. IAG and oneworld need AA to own NYC.

I expect AA to make a play for JB in the not so distant future. In order to satisfy the DOJ, AA needs to pare down all of the overlap with JB before any kind of deal. that is why we see AA pulling out of just about every NY/BOS/SJU Carib route they compete on with JB. They did the same exact thing before they bought Reno.

With a US and JB deal, AA will be a formidable competitor and will finally give DL and UA a run for their money in NYC.