Originally Posted by Pilotbiffster

Doubtful. CAL strategy is to try and distract from "the law", which is ALPA merger policy, and abrogate longevity by trying to paint United as a desperate on the ropes airline all the while claiming to be the 800lb Gorilla in the airline world. You know, the big 3 .. Delta, American, United ... what did I leave out ? Unfortunately for CAL the facts don't support that as was aptly brought out under cross. I'm sure UAL will paint the same dire picture of CAL when they present. At the end of the day, I don't think either argument will prevail and the Arbitrators will follow ALPA merger policy rather closely.