None of our Eagle planes even touch PHX with our current route structure. Since American is all built as out and backs, we have almost no deadheads on the AA side. So it wouldn't make any sense to build an extra deadhead to build an American trip for a PHX base. Also, we're not allowed to be scheduled to swap sides within a trip. It happens, but it's usually because some IROP is going down.

Long story short, if you're intent on flying AA (and getting our ho-hum AA benefits), be based in LAX. If you live in PHX and want to drive to work, bid PHX. If you are hell-bent on flying for AA out of PHX, go to Skywest. But if I were you, I'd recommend the option that results in not commuting.