Originally Posted by
Flyby1206
Whoever AS merges with in the future (B6, AA, WN) then it will be the AS team leading the combined carrier. Perfect opportunity for the AS C-suite to really grow to a much larger carrier. Personally I think it will be AS+AA.
It would absolutely be the strong preference of the AS team that they be the ones to keep their jobs.
But that probably precludes AA. Although Doug pulled it off. I don't know if the AS team would be willing to move to Dallas... they're pretty marinated in their SEA/PNW lifestyle and culture. Look at the resumes of the leaders, where they've worked, where they went to school. Definitely the SEA home team.
Although Boeing might approve of an AA acquisition.