The repubs pilots have the most leverage of anyone in the industry! The time to make a stand is now, there is no threat of being downsized. BB has to give you whatever y'all want because he has already committed to AA and UA to do the flying. The contracts are signed, it's not like they could take it back if you don't take concessions...etc. You have BB by the b*lls because he wants a new tennis court at his house and already committed to the flying!