This is so important to understand. ACL is a good example of the mindset that has been prevalent in DALPA ever since Lee Moak popped onto the scene as MEC Chairman. And it clearly demonstrates that restoration is NOT (has not been) DALPA's objective.

Back in 2007 when Delta came out of bankruptcy, DALPA leadership knew they would have a revolt on their hands if they had been straight up with the pilot group about their belief that bankruptcy had established a "new normal." So they set out to gradually, over time lower expectations to the point where the majority of the pilot group would eventually accept it. And now, you've got guys like ACL (who just a few years ago argued the opposite) clearly on board with this.

For those of us who haven't thrown in the towel, it's time to throw out DALPA and give someone else a chance to at least TRY to restore our profession and our careers.