What’s wrong with American Airlines, part 3/x

In this episode of The Air Show, Jon Ostrower, Brett Snyder, and Brian Sumers discuss the leadership challenges at American Airlines, focusing on the recent appointment of Nat Pieper as Chief Commercial Officer and the leadership style of CEO Robert Isom. They analyze whether Pieper can address the airline's issues and debate Isom's vision for American, contrasting it with the strategies of Delta and United. The hosts also examine the airline's historical influences, particularly the impact of US Airways and the role of key figures like Doug Parker and Greg Smith, ultimately questioning American's ability to compete as a premium airline against its rivals.