A321,

Scope cannot be arbitrated!!!!! That was in the MTA ( merger transition agreement ), the other stuff is all up for grabs. The only way that scope can possibly be open for arbitration is if we talk about it during these negotiations. So don't expect them to discuss this topic at this time.

We will see where this process takes us pretty quickly, once the FA's are done voting. They have show that they are willing to pay Delta rates, so let's what AAL actually slides across the table. LOS has been costed out $19 million, which is a drop in the bucket when it comes to a third quarter profit of over $1B! If they are willing to compensate us accordingly then this get done pretty quick. If not, then this will take a while and the membership will have to get involved. I believe that we should spin up SPC, ( strike preparedness committee ) just so what we can get the word about in a more timely fashion, and then if need be we can step it up after that.

Scope relief is a nonstarter, I believe that Kirby knows it, he is just fishing to see what the response would be. If they like those planes then we can fly them. I don't care who is behind the door, below the floor or behind the counter. All that matters is who is behind the controls of that plane, period end of story.

Best to all of us