Originally Posted by
slowplay
Bad info.
I know you weren't here for the DAL pension termination, but it doesn't work that way. AMR will have to prove to the bankruptcy court and PBGC that "but for" the pilot pension they will be unable to reorganize. That's a pretty high standard. There is no provision to voluntarily terminate a pension that's underfunded. APA could remove it from their contract, but pre-filing benefits earned would still be protected by ERISA.
Sorry, bad word usage. Terminate give the idea that it would be totally gone and thanks for the correction. Point was the pilots and the company can agree to restructure the terms of the fund.
I agree with what you state for the PBGC to take all or part of it.