Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
We will find out on June 22nd if the Judge will throw APA's contract out. If they do, DAL will want to move ASAP. Does that equate to leverage? If the judge doesn't we will have to wait and see what the results of their negotiations are.
Anything is possible, but I do not see the judge being the first to throw an agreement out, especially when AMR has until Sept 29th before they lose exclusivity.
My prediction: APA will negotiate an agreement with AMR management prior to June 22. That will buy them time. If they go to June 22 without an agreement it is my view their contract will be rejected. Look at the history over the last decade...judges throw out contracts and don't take the union side.
AMR management has conditional exclusivity...so the creditors can pull down AMR managements exclusive rights prior to September. The 3 unions only need to get 2 more creditors on board to derail management's plans. That's a tough business case to make in front of folks that want more of the pie, but at least they have a shot.