Questions surround American Eagle divestiture

Eagle pilots want to improve the air service agreement (ASA) between American Eagle and American before the divestiture of the regional operation is completed and have proposed a new plan to Eagle management which has yet to respond to the 18-Sep-2011 submission. Essentially, pilots want more time for Eagle to secure non-American Airlines business, according to a recent pilot briefing, indicating American said it would extend the agreements beyond the initial nine years if Eagle could guarantee attractive rates that would ensure its costs would not rise.

Unlike American, Eagle has a history of good labour relations which is expected to stand it in good stead as it becomes independent. Pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, have been very active in spin-off plans keeping its members informed.