Tag Archives: American Airlines Spinoff

American Eagle Spin Still Possible? Don’t Hold Your Breath

In case you have forgotten, before AMR Corporation (AAMRQ) – American Airline’s parent company – entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company was planning on spinning off its regional airline American Eagle. The spinoff idea emerged after AMR couldn’t find a buyer for the troubled airline which was suffering from many maladies including being saddled with too many… Read More »

Free As An Eagle

The old rumor mill got another one right. AMR Corporation (AMR), American Airline’s (‘AA’) parent company, recently announced its intention to move ahead with a spinoff of American Eagle, its short-haul regional carrier. Eagle, the US’s third largest regional airline (at least based on aircraft operated – it’s fourth in fare-paying passengers), generates revenues from operating flights and… Read More »