Originally Posted by
AndyPatterson
It would be interesting to see if AS could sustain a two-tier first class airline, with some routes (transcons) getting the VX planes with their fancy seats, and all other routes getting stuck with regular AS first. Some other airlines have done this with their JFK-LAX/SFO routes -- can AS make it work on the DCA-SEA/PDX/LAX routes?
I have been wondering that, but the logistics of airline mergers make this something that won't happen for at least a couple of years after any merger closes. Even if they get their combined operating certificate fairly quickly, they have to get the crews in place to move planes from one route to another, as until all contracts are combined they can't have AS crew fly VX planes and vice-versa (AA is still internally distinguishing US and AA equipment, crews, etc.)