Originally Posted by
Attny
...Sorry guys, the market determines everything. Labor is certainly at the table, but settlement is determined by competitive position and the economy.
Attny, that is not completely true here... The RLA restricts market forces from timely corrections when it comes to the side of airline labor. Contracts are subject to pressure, and the RLA often greatly delays or even prevents pressure that would be applied. Lower some of the barriers to self help, and you will see true market "forces" at work.
SP