The 777 ER's were first ordered by Leo Mullen, and then he said he'd sell them if we didn't capitulate on the pay rates. He did park the first two for a week or so to negotiate with DALPA, but the finally settled (we had 3B6 then) on a pay rate of...about $265/hr. (if I recall), that was in 1998 or so.

I think the LR's were already ordered before Richard showed up, might have been Jerry's order, might have gone all the way back to Leo's order.

I've got a good memory...but it's short!