IMHO ALPA does a better job on our top end scope and we lead the industry in our JV language and capacity sharing arrangements. In as much as our t production balances are "inclusive scope" I like the model.

The execution is strained after the Admin agreed to an expansion of the measurement window to three years with a one year cure. Everyone seems to agree a one year window allows for seasonal adjustments while being effective as a job protection device. However, I get what our MEC was thinking with the benefits of the Alitalia addition which would increase our flying.

It is frustrating that there seems to be no plan to restore our shortfall in the AF/KLM JV. However, our MEC is aware of the issue and not dodging it. They seem to be holding their fire waiting for the right targeting solution. There are a lot of theories on what that solution might be ... we're obviously going to have to figure out the Virgin Atlantic piece.