The ones in Star alliance colors have priority. Heard they had to get the alliance paint off them by march or something like that since we are now One World.

Think there were 3 or 4 busses in that color and a couple 757's

The branding department didn't waste any time getting rid of the Star Alliance paint job!

Joining Oneworld at the end of March.

When is US out of the Star Alliance (officially)?

March 31 last I Google'd.

I don't have the answer to that. I think I remember seeing a march date but whatever I saw that on was a while back. Brain dumped it as un- necessary info! :)

You didn't see that "Operated by US Airways" sticker at the bottom right of the 1L door, or the flag logo on the nose wheel doors? ;)

This one needed to be painted, it was looking ragged.

Thanks. I'm surprised US wasn't kicked out of the Star Alliance a long time ago, actually. Hope Doug ups the service level with the merger. Plastic cups in First won't cut it with the serious business traveler AA will need to succeed.

No kidding, but don't hold your breath.

The Parker worshipers I fly with seem to think he will suddenly change his spots and step up the level of service.

Common assumptions are-better layover hotels, better crew meals, better service for passengers at all levels of customer interface.

I say: Bunk.

Parker runs an airline cheaper than an airline pilot buying clothes!

His management team is so cheap, they frequently cost money trying to stretch a penny into copper wire.

Time will tell which route Parker chooses.

There were 4 Buses in Star paint, 700-703. I think they painted the 757s back to US colors a while back.

Yeah, I'm not holding my breath.

I was halfway listening to the analyst conference call and thought I caught Kirby say that they would be reconfiguring the AA aircraft. I'm assuming it's for more people, waiting for the transcript.

With the US merger our A321s went from 169(24 first and a coat closet) to 187 now. The A330 used to be a comfortable airplane even in coach, now it's miserable towards the tail.

Our FF's were p.o.ed. A lot left. The company did figure out the cut too much and added back. I hope they realize that they have to keep the high dollar guys happy this time.