There's no point to this thread and no one will change any minds. Extremes of DOH (AS) and straight relative (VX) are hopes and setting up expectations which in all likeliness will not happen. The best anyone can do is read the ALPA merger policy and let the process play itself out. Career Expectations, Longevity, and Status and Category will play the main roles. Read up on previous recent SLI decisions of Delta/NW, Co/UA, AA/US, and 9E/9L/XJ. Other than that, sit back relax and enjoy the fight. Errr, I mean flight