If the contract is rejected, Yes. In that case, DALPA says the strike would occur "at a time of our choosing". Labor experts are split on the legality of such a strike--this scenario has not been tested before. The panel's decision is due on April 15, but extensions of that deadline to allow more negotiations could well occur.

I don't think we'll ever see a panel decision, because some kind of deal will be reached first. Management is beginning to smell a "no-win" situation. If the panel rules against them, they get no additional pilot concessions. If it rules for them and the contract is rejected, they may have no pilots. Better to "split the difference" and get half a loaf now. They know that they can always file another 1113 later in front of a friendly judge. As long as Delta is in bankruptcy, all "deals" are only temporary.