I have not. Where is the link? Perhaps my research on google is shabby these days, but quotes in the news outlest don't show any chanage to his position...neither does his column on Bloomberg.
Also, Parker's behavior is what happens all the time to get a deal done...when somebody really wants it. Have you never seen people vie for a vp position? Do you know what actors do to get a role in a major movie? Do you know what people do to get their film funded? Real estate deals?
And finally, I'd say for most people, save for you, who are interested in the US/AA deal most are NOT concerned about losing their identities, they are concerned about losing their jobs. You are not AA, so hopefully you don't go to bed wearing AA pajamas...you are an employee of AA, that's it.
BTW, here is one writer's analysis of what an AA merger would bring with the various airlines under consideration. SWA is not mentioned.
http://www.star-tele...s-possible.html