Management has publicly stated that they want the contract done by the amendable date. They appear serious given the pace of negotiations, but it's anyone's guess at this point as to when/if we will see a TA.

Anything else you hear at this point is rumor/conjecture, most likely laced with a heavy dose of one agenda or another.

Welcome to Delta! It's a great time to be here, despite some of the beyotching you may read/hear about the negotiating process.