Latest thing I have heard is that the fee for departure that is currently in place is going to be cut in half and any delays caused by the company (FC, MTC, on-time performance, Etc.) will result in a financial penalty for AWAC. This is probably the best offer they are going to get from Parker and his boys. Concerning the painting of the planes. AWAC is last on the list which means they won't get painted anytime soon if ever. Its no secret that Parker wants nothing to do with AWAC anymore. The only way I believe they will stay on long term with American is if there is a big drop in costs (FFD), something along the line of a Mesa, PSA, PDT type thing. Its a shame cause they have recently started to run a good operation but I fear it may be a little to late.