Originally Posted by
Bruno82
I've heard the thought that the three AA WO would be consolidated. I just don't think so. AA did that years ago to where they merged several airlines into the previous American Eagle. Then, after the bankruptcy, they diversified again. They need to keep them separate for whipsaw.
Whipsawing is appropriate with the old environment. One where there are plenty of pilots and you can play one regional against the other.
In the next few years there will be such a shortage the majors will want to hold their regionals tightly. If they play whipsaw, the regional they reduce many never get enough pilots back next time you want to play whipsaw.
Whole different way of thinking will be required.