That's some high theory, but kind of pushing it IMO. We were told, although in softer language than many wanted, that the company doing so was a clear contractual violation and would be fought for and grieved if necessary. I don't know anyone who actually thought its positive outcome was even slightly at risk. Never underestimate a company advocate with a pre-determined agenda arbitrator though I suppose. In any case I think our pilots do a great job and really move the operation. I don't foresee in practice the mass gridlock that could have potentially happened in theory. I give us more credit than that.

BTW, is anyone else bothered that the big win in all this...the ADG increase...doesn't take effect for almost half a year, but the reserve report issues that this whole thing was based on in the first place take effect immediately? One of which was 12 hours going to 13 hours...but is now back to 12 hours with the added bonus of automatic voice mail notification, and the other was nothing on day one before noon by company memo, but now its 10am per joint agreement.