This is all a lot of speculation but as of now the APA proposal on scope brings all flying back to AA. No more commuter exception period. That would force AA out of the small airplane business or operate them with AA pilots. Presumably these would be ex Eagle guys. I think APA is done farting around with scope. It's all or nothing as I see it. I know Lloyd Hill feels the same way.
I don't know whats going to happen but I think AA is underestimating the overall resolve of the pilot group this time.