Originally Posted by
Waves
I just watched a video saying there is a chance that a barrel of oil may go to $220 in 2012. I'm not convinced of that per se, but what effect do you suppose that would have regarding our negotiating leverage?
Oil at $220 parks the 50s (and half of DCI) immediately. Scope problem solved.
As for the rest of the economic meltdown hypothetical, I agree that would be a tough landscape on which to negotiate. But in that case, wouldn't Delta be coming to the pilots for relief no matter what contract is in place at the time?