Originally Posted by
CatPilot1
AA only has 15k pilots compared to 17500 at Ual and Delta. Taking NK would put them right around 18k pilots and our planes put them on a level playing field with Ual and Dal.
AA's single biggest objective has been to reduce its dissipating mountain of debt. I don't think AA management has interest in adding back to it by absorbing Spirit's current financial situation.