Originally Posted by GenX

To beat a concessionary TA, don't focus on the MEC, etc. Just focus on the TA. Prove that keeping the current PS and using the retirements will help us. Get some statistics to show and make the case. Only reason harwood looks smart is because nobody showed up with any comparative statistics from a different view point. Einstein a genius, yup, .....harwood...definately not...just a man with statistics to support one point of view. Statistics only matter in which the context they are applied. Time value of money does not take a genius to prove. Prove the relevance of time value of money as compare to how many green slips that can happen due to a pilot shortage and an fantastic PS pay check.