Good post EF.
The simple answer to your post needs to be answered with another question, one that we need to answer ourselves:
Given APA's track record... In 2020, how much more do we think Parker would walk over APA vs ALPA?
My answer to that is, quite a lot more. Parker knows that he's got APA in his pocket. ALPA, not so much: it would be an unknown to him. That right there convinces me it's worth a shot. **ANYTHING** that increases our chances of securing a United/delta style contract is worth pursuing. Along with all the other reasons I mentioned.
With APA, I already know and expect the type of things that will happen in 2020. I'm ready for a change.