Originally Posted by
rickair7777
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.
I think lifestyle preferences are secondary to just about everything involving this kind of move. They'll find a way to make it happen (if it makes financial sense), and those who don't want to make the move can stay behind and find something else to do.
It's not like it should take much convincing to move to become the CEO (etc.) of American Airlines.