I've read messages on this board that seem to suggest that "competition" from other carriers who outsource their heavy maintenance work is putting the hurt on AA. I beg to differ. I see it first hand at U on a daily basis.
Go to this thread to see just how "competitive" the 3rd party route is:
The high cost of outsourcing
AA is the only major on the right track by keeping maintenance in-house. There's a reason that airlines brought work in-house many years ago. It was to save money! Hello?
There might be SOME cost savings in the short term, but you know the old addage...you get what you pay for.
Go to this thread to see just how "competitive" the 3rd party route is:
The high cost of outsourcing
AA is the only major on the right track by keeping maintenance in-house. There's a reason that airlines brought work in-house many years ago. It was to save money! Hello?
There might be SOME cost savings in the short term, but you know the old addage...you get what you pay for.
