"In very simple terms, we put our desire to capture revenue synergies from the merger ahead of our ability to support those plans."

Sounds like what they've tried to do to the pilots as well, putting the synergy cart before the labor horse. They'll figure it out when the TA is voted down by 90% or so. Then regarding what is owed these two pilot groups they might finally conclude "from Jeff on down we are committed to make this happen."