That attitude has killed many a promising business, including a number of airlines, when instant profit hasn't materialised.
Dead hand? Instant profit? Most airlines fail in the first six months due to a lack of "instant profit". The bottom line pays the bills as one bad season can kill most airlines, Chapter 11 mega carriers excepted. I am not being gloomy, go back and read what I said. There's a sensible opportunity to consolidate without impacting much on customer choice and still cut costs and increase revenue. Apologies for not singing from the fan boy hymn sheet but a four daily 2015 might happen but for 2016 it's not sensible in this market.
One spoke to four hubs on three aircraft types with two of them served by a fleet being fast track retired? Surely a B772 to PHL/ORD each would make more sense? What was AA planning for JFK once the B757s go?