Originally Posted by
Free Bird
I am not completely sold on DPA; that being said, I am certainly willing to look at that option. C2012 is going to be huge for DALPA, in my opinion that will make or break the transition to DPA.
That brings up an interesting thought. One of the big objections the DALPA faithful have against DPA is the assertion that a change at this juncture would result in a prolonged contract negotiation. If DALPA presents a weak opener (which I feel certain they will) and ultimately returns a weak TA, I think this pilot group might actually vote this one down, and then the movement for DPA would become overwhelming. At that point in time, it would definitely result in a delay getting our new contract. Not to mention what starting out with a weak opener will do to the difficulty in obtaining a restorative result!