Originally Posted by
erjpilot
$$$ is made on international routes... I think a merged AA/LCC would do well but it appears from my research that it significantly lags UAL and DAL on international routes. Just my opinion; your thoughts?
A merged AA/US will be a powerhouse in the Caribbean, Latin America, and South America ... far exceeding UA or DL in those areas. Europe is competitive ... lots of LHR slots and BA/IB partnerships are pretty competitive with Star or Skyteam over there. Obviously, Asia is the weak point with no US and relatively limited AA presence. However, with the Oneworld partners over there (JL, CX, QF, QR) hopefully the combined entity can ramp up some flying that will lead to a competitive network in the Far East. And with Oneworld the first to line up one of the Middle Eastern airlines, I think they've got a leg up in that fast-growing market. Only time will tell, but I think there is cause for optimism.