Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Of course not.........they'd go bankrupt. But it's highly likely to be a staggering fine. Once the the damages phase is done, ALPA must put up that amount BEFORE any appeal, so again to ALPA members (current and stupidly soon to be), I say, "brace, brace, brace".
You think ALPA is going to get out of this without a hefty dues increase or serious assessment to the membership ?
If you think ALPA's going to skate, then the message there is they're free to do it again (although I admit I don't which group of their poor saps would be next to be sold down the river), but I think you're in denial.
If the judge convinces them to settle out of court, I think it will be much smaller then you think. Regardless, we all just have to wait and see. If ALPA goes for an assessment or dues increase, it will be the death of them IMO.