Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Your assuming that inclusion of the Nic trumps all other integration issues. It doesn't. Maintaining pre-merger career expectations of the previous three groups will be the main concern in crafting the hybrid model. Inclusion or not of the Nic impacts that for all groups and must be factored. In regard to LAA pilots, if they adopt the Nic it alters the integration equation with LAA pilots that would require some type of equalizer like fences.
Quote from the Arbitrator ruling:
"The MOU also established the framework whereby the parties would integrate pilot seniority lists for the two carriers utilizing a process consistent with McCaskill-Bond. In the event the parties were unable to negotiate an integrated seniority list, the dispute would then be submitted to a panel of arbitrators for consideration."
They do not view it as a merger of three airlines. As somebody previously mentioned you will not find a mention of America West in this transaction. There are not 3 separate career expectations. There are two.
Here is the link to the arbitrator ruling if you care to read it for yourself.
http://nebula.wsimg.com/f40aed0ca68a...&alloworigin=1