Nic ...
If west pilots want to present their case they can... This sounds feasible.
FYI, The CLT chairman has made what I feel to be many grossly inaccurate statements and forecasts regarding SLI in the past.
Once AOL responds to this we may see a resumption of fireworks on this thread. Alternatively, AOL could settle now, and avoid any uncertainty. This may be preferable for a more known/partnered outcome?