Will American be better off, other than knowing that the CEO paid the price for the bad timing and lack of total frankness? If he was the best choice to replace Crandall, then, maybe Arpey will be committed to the airline's success, and can earn the respect needed?
I hope you guys/gals don't end up with the revolving door leaders as United experienced. At least AA can probably avoid Chapter 11 and the massive contract changes, plus the unquantifiable loss of loyal customers.
Good luck teaching cats to fetch the newspaper.