You've got to admit it's sadly comical the way the company is attempting to dismantle our widebody flying en route to becoming a hugely profitable ticket broker.

Pennies on the dollar for a violation just prior to the contract so Donetelli can say "we heard you loud and clear, you wanted the JV violation settled outside the contract and we delivered!" No mention of compliance going forward.

Enter C2015. Another "reset" to let management off the hook. Expect all kinds of exciting, colorful slides that promise some amazing benefits that we just didn't have in that other onerous agreement that we told you three years ago was the best thing since sliced bread. It's clear, management asks, DALPA delivers. How's the constructive engagement working for you?

I don't care if you think Tim is a freaking lunatic, it's time for change. At this point we need to shake things up. This is a new era. Business as usual within our union is not working. This is not AA in 2005 or 2010. This is Delta, the most profitable airline on the planet in 2015 and going forward. A consolidated industry is on the verge of profits never seen before. DPA could do no worse and likely much better. Bring in a group and elect leadership with bylaws empowering the constituents. We need people that don't jump when they hear a loud noise. If this TA and the "process" leading up to it teaches one thing, it's time for change.