Yep - pretty much. If we try to take actions that fall under "self Help" before being released to do so it would cause a lot of trouble for DALPA/ALPA.

We are in mediation now and I believe the NMB (or a similar gov't entity)has to "release" us which depending on who you believe can be anytime between 6 months and never.

Many on this board think we will never be released due to the size of DAL. John Malone has said repeatedly that he does not believe this. He thinks a release is possible but it will only be for a very major issue.

FWIW - I tend to share his opinion.

Scoop