Hate to be doom and gloom but I don't really see the negotiations going anywhere (hope I'm wrong). The latest word from the NMB is reenforcement that it's unlikely we'll get released to strike, at least anytime soon.

IMHO, the way the Rev and WH are playing this is they'll keep the contract as long as they can, because they're saving money hand over fist with the below industry standards we are working under now.

I think the only thing that gets us a new contract is a mainline partner (probably AA) telling BB he has to get his labor relations straightened out before any new flying is awarded.

I'm not counting on the RLA/NMB for anything. I think a strike release, unfortunately, is a long way away.