Is a merger a good thing?

Sure F9 has a wayyy better contract than we do. But think about it? Probably 12 months of seniority list integration, then maybe some kind of fence before G4 guys can bid DEN -320 or F9 guys can bid PIE -80, then maybe a little bit after that we get they're contract and work rules. Meanwhile, lots of divisive infighting and our upgrade time goes from 1 year to 5 years.

The only good things I can think of would be:

1. A contract, which is at least 12-18 months away. Assuming we get anything good without going on strike. So, unless the union is holding something back, there is no way we're going to get a TA put in front of us is the next couple of days.

2. Another random pay raise, basically a method of bribing us to de-certify (which probably won't work) although hey, more money is more money right?

3. More international routes and maybe some heavy equipment coming on the property?

Thoughts?