These numbers tell you what to expect. With the exception of Comair, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of DAL. Not one of these airlines was able to take it more than 30 days. Pilots have consistently showed more resolve than airline management. A release will drastically tip the balance of power. That’s why our management denies it will ever be granted. It’s wishful thinking on their part.

Spirit lasted single digits. That’s the most recent and similar airline. And in 2010 the legacies weren’t hiring. Oil was sky high and the economy was in the dirt. I still expect the standard tough talk and threats. History has proven they are the ones who can’t take it.