Originally Posted by Redeyz

We all wait with bated breath on how well (or unwell) the TA looks. I am caustiously optimistic it is a solid contract.

A point to remember is the back drop of the global economy and the industry during negotiations. The last 3-5 years, the industry and economy have been favorable from the pilots side to negotiate and good contract.

It could be a bit early to predict, but with currency devaluations in China and surrounding countries, China's economy and stock market falling off a cliff and creating a ripple affect in Europe and possibly the U.S., the proverbial window for negotiating a rock star contract could be closing. Only time will tell.