I can see that as a valid reason to stay. But unless you have strong ties to a rock solid AA domicile and plan to stay that way, AA offers little compared to Delta in the long run. I believe ultimately, United will pass us up as well as even with their present dysfunctionality, there is hope. As long as we have this management, I don't see harmony and a cohesive competitor in AA. I and most I fly with think the well has been hopelessly poisoned.

The tools that we need to succeed in both good and bad times don't exist just like in the past. Kirby laughingly said in his letter they plan to change the culture here for the better over time, but that is obviously now absurd. They clearly don't get it and almost certainly never will.