One thing I disagree with...Gateway cost us a heck of a lot to get in our first CBA. And very comma, period, and every word, costs something. There are NO free provisions in a contract...
A senior guy told me his version of how we got Gateway. It was the opposite of your version. I wasn't there, I just listen to what people tell me. This guy told us the company wanted to use gateway to make sure we were in position for the trip, so they gave it to us for nothing. Obviously, the guy's explanation could be wrong.