It doesn't make any sense. If he wants pilot group stability so he can focus on other things, why not just come right out and say "I've directed my negotiators to have a new contract in place by the 1/1/16 amenable date” and then agree to a pattern-bargaining leading contract along with clear instructions to achieve full compliance of all UPA2 items right away. Done and behind him for four years so he can turn his attention to other issues. Easy. Just do it. You're the CEO. Instead it's more rope-a-dope with those stupid pilots. Just say no.