Originally Posted by Mason32

because it makes some money, and allows us to move money around at will.

because based upon recent sales it would not sell for enough to be worth losing total control of the feed.

because as a wholly owned we can change their flying virtually at will, which we can't do with outside subcontractors. example, being stuck with CHQ in ORD now.

because as a wholly owned we have control of the product and can ensure brand protection. As we discovered with the return of aircraft from the outsource company TSA, the planes were not maintaind up to AMR or FAA standards, and they were carrying our passengers on tickets we sold them.

because if we incorporate it into AA, we will be able to advertise ourselves as the only major airline NOT using cheap regional airlines to carry our passengers. May explain why they have been removing "regional jet" from the eagle jets.

because if we continue using outsourced regionals we will always be under the gun to allow ever larger planes... if we comsolidate them, all flying becomes AA-APA flying.... right on down to ATR turboprops.

oh, how many planes does eagle have now? if we consolidate them, do we recoup our position as largest in the world again? For the Dallas TX mentality running this show, that alone would be reason enough to do it.

just a few quick thoughts... I'm sure there are more reasons.

Your solution continues the slow death spiral the industry has been under for decades. Consolidation doesn't

Originally Posted by Mason32

As we discovered with the return of aircraft from the outsource company TSA, the planes were not maintaind up to AMR or FAA standards, and they were carrying our passengers on tickets we sold them.

Originally Posted by Wheels up

I guess that's why AMR is trying to dump Feagle.

Originally Posted by X Rated

I see you're point, but I wouldn't hold AMR up as the poster child for maintaining aircraft to FAA standards...at least as long as there's a $24M fine against them.

And wasn't Eagle cited for something as well....?

X

Originally Posted by AceOnTheRiver

Any truth to the rumor of a posting for ground school instructors and 737 instructors?

Originally Posted by Oldfreightdawg

School house says they are recalling 16 ground instructors and 8 Sim-p's. Lot's of rumors about recalls Jan 1. I'll be the first to admit I'm a skeptic, but this time they may mean it.

Originally Posted by PurdueFlyer

Why recall all the instructors if they aren't going to recall? They are 737 instructors right?

I guess they could be accelerating the retirement of the MD-80 fleet and replacing them with 737s but would they need so many instructors to do that?

Originally Posted by aa73

They have recalled 737 and 777 instructors, in fact, I believe they have recalled all instructors who were laid off. Like I said, a school house ramp-up is a good sign.