Originally Posted by
Night Hawk 6
The pilots should negotiate like there is no BK and demand an industry leading contract. Of course the "association" will probably try to play nice and get their hats handed to them again. While the AA pilots stand is indeed a presidence(sp?) setting event it will not be of much value unless the pilots use the leverage they currently have and go for the gusto. Every professional airline pilot should be supporting these guys and be willing to stand and walk with them if necessary.
The best they can hope for, and should aim for, is a very short term contract with snap back provisions after BK exit. Both sides are realizing that they will lose more from protracted strife than they stand to gain. I hope for everyone's sake they do come to an agreement, and for the pilot's sake, I hope it's only a 1 or 2 year deal, short term pain for long term gain.