You are right; I can't quantify in entirety which contract is better than the other. I would say however, FA's have high and low lines, 100% DH pay in flight or GROUND, a true 10 hrs in base if they get stuck out on a trip (none of this new 3 hours, and then back to work), and better hotel language. Also, they benefit second-hand from items we have in our contract.

I have read over the TA, and I am passing judgement on it. It is a huge slap in the face. I'd love to make it to a roadshow. When are the next ones? Are the dates and times going to be fixed this time, or are they going to change the day before? Maybe the NC or MEC could send out a detailed "cliffs notes" on everything that changed. A pros/cons list would be great, so we don't have to do it on a message board. All-day road shows in the hubs would be great too, so those that are working 21 days a month can take your advice and get "a little background." Shoot, make a code-a-phone detailing what improved, and what got worse, for those who are too lazy to read through the TA. I do not think that the improvements in the new TA are enough to offset the increases in insurance premiums, or the pitiful "bonus", or the pay cuts. And yes, they are pay cuts. When we continue a payscale where it was 3.5 years ago, that is a pay cut.

I'm also not telling anyone to vote yes or no. Everyone can sift through the information, and make their own decision. What I do have a problem with is our union reps candy-coating what is in the TA. Give it to us in an un-biased format; don't give the highlights, and then leave out the crappy fine print.