I see your point, but I guess what I mean is that AMR created the "American Eagle" we know today to compliment AA's services. Since AE is not only at the mercy of AMR like any regional/major relationshiop, they are also owned by them so AE's own path is fairly tightly controlled by AMR. Conflict of interest? Maybe, I don't know the ins and outs of the AMR family.

Bottom line, you aren't equal to AA in AMR's eyes so I'm not sure I agree with the comparison made.