I see it like this... If you're at a lousy regional or corporate gig and you want out, Spirit can be a much better deal. I've done both and I'm much happier here. Do we have the best contract? Everyone knows that we don't. Is coming here a gamble? Yes, but so was SWA and FedEx at one point. I have a few lines in the water as do most other FOs around here. If a bigger fish bites, I'm gone. If I don't get any bites, I can still retire here not on food stamps or a schedulers b!#¢h. As far as the contract goes, this group won't ratify a POS deal. It's going to get better. You do what you need to do to support your family and progress your career. As far as the why Spirit question... As long as you don't sound like a flight risk, I'm sure you'll be fine.