Originally Posted by
Tyrion
There have been plenty of opportunities to make a single carrier petition, either by Envoy to AA or all 3 WOs to AA. My best guess as to why it hasn't happened is because ALPA would lose 5,000 members to APA. It would be the best thing to happen to the industry in forever, but ALPA doesn't seem to be going for it.
ALPA does care whether AA dumps its commuters. They did that in the past with Eagle just like Delta did wit Comair and ASA. You are at the mercy of the Majors. They make all the decisions.