Originally Posted by captnate702

because Maury has played AR like a fiddle. He got AR to sign off on a bonus structure that has completely eliminated attrition. Attrition has fallen off completely.

a new deal is years away with AR and no attrition. a bonus scheme that is just enough to keep pilots from jumping ship.

Management is thrilled with AR and the status quo. It has helped them reap monster profits. Why would they want to rock the boat with new leadership when management has boxed AR in? Management wants consistency and certainty, they know AR and how to play him.