Despite the wording you highlighted in the LOA, this does seem to be a done deal, though I'll be the first to admit there are no guarantees (especially in this business). But, I think it's safe to say it is done based on the fact that neither side wants to throw this to the whims of a mediator/arbitrator. It's best for all parties involved to resolve this internally. A neutral third party will just end up screwing everybody at the end of the day.
Also don't forget about the 85% international flying rule that comes into play in 2013 that makes integration even more likely to be a done deal because it would be impossible to meet that standard without the Gulfstreams on property. It might not even be possible to meet that right now if you include the Gulfstreams in the equation.
It appears you posted the same thing that you or someone else posted on the NJA message board. So don't forget to post some of the responses to the post. Such as...
*The union intends to pursue the single carrier petition as aggressively as before. No backing off because of this LOA unless Mr Santulli follows through on the integration plans spelled out in the LOA.
*At the end of the day, if this whole thing did have to go to the NMB, do you think this LOA helps or hurts our cause?
Last edited by correcting; 10-26-2007 at 09:01 AM.