The only way they get this to pass with some concessions involved and 9/4/4/4 is if they have some sort of "Fleeting Opportunity" that they have kept secret.

Since we haven't heard any rumors, I find that unlikely.

However, maybe they will tie the deal to more widebodies, 100-seat fleet at mainline, or some crazy idea like merging with Endeavor starting immediately, bringing all of DCI in-house, and not renewing any contracts going forward with other DCI carriers.