Originally Posted by
FirstClass
Here is a blurb from an AA memo. Looks like AA is going to do the opposite of what Delta is doing. From how it looks now, AA is going to double down and try to rely on a stronger regional feed with flow. In contrast, Delta appears to be pulling regional flying back in house. Should be interesting. My guess is AA is choosing the option where all pilots wishing to fly at American MUST come through there wholly owned regional. This may lead to a new rung on the career ladder.
There is more to this memo, I only copied the relevant part relating to the E190 smaller aircraft.
AA is practically scoped out. With a reduction in narrow body fleet, the total and large RJ count will have to shrink, not expand. It won't be a large number of RJ's, but the regionals are at their max size and will only shrink from here on out.