airbusflieger

This is going to be a factor attracting and retaining pilots, and is a threat to the health of AA. Right now the attraction is attrition, however, that will taper. Then what? Attrition slows, growth slows and stagnation on the pilot list.

The only thing after retirement to prevent pilot stagnation is growth. Ever since the LUS/LAA merger, it's been shrinkage and retreating from markets with the only growth being codeshare agreements-so much so that the government got involved and broke up the North East Agreement between JB and AA. AA appealed, JB moved on to better things, but JB kept the shuttle and BOS flying.

Unless there is a radical change in leadership, AA has nothing but contraction in its future.

Something to think about for newcomers.

As for old-timers like me; Just need the paychecks to clear for a handful more years.
https://crankyflier.com/2023/12/14/a...-getting-more/

American Has a Lot Fewer Widebodies Than It Used To… And It Recently Postponed Getting More

GrossNavError

American is transforming into an LCC with a few seasonal flights to europe, asia and SA.

TallFlyer

Until the Jehtroplex figures out how to gain market share in places like JFK, ORD, and BOS, expect not much to change.

GrossNavError

Mark my words those "deferred" 787s will replace old 777s.
and more high quality 787/777 flying will be replaced with that **** 321 xlr.