Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
Well, I wouldn't make a bet on that. If we turn it down, the company will be back in a hurry. What will we get? Maybe nothing, maybe something. The company still will need relief ASAP on what they want. That doesn't go away. So those saying it will be years before we get another chance at this, I do not believe so.
I think, even if we go to regular contract, it will be much quicker than the 4-6 years people are bandying about. On the order of months, my opinion.
Then again, it might pass....
Certainly possible, Dave. That's the gamble. I tend to believe that this isn't an "at all costs" deal for the company. There is a number they are willing to pay for it, and I trust the negotiating committee has maximized it.
They've been managing fine without it for many months now, and they have options. But you could be right, and maybe they would come back to the table with more. That same theory was being voiced at DAL and SWA too. Thus far it hasn't been the case. (Not that I suggest either of those groups should have voted in the TA. They were horrible).