Way I see it the legal reality says the company does not have to agree or discuss anything ALPA brings to them until like 2023/2024 for talks. It’s a pilots market and that’s a positive momentum in the union’s pressure ability. Im glad we take gains when we can. Name any leverage you want, but I don’t think it’s enough to force a company like this to the table unless it’s ordered from the TOP at AAG, or sanctioned by AAG. This is a strategic game/dance that has to be played.

I’m happy for the gains we have, is it enough? Hell no! But it’s a bit of daylight while-looking for a way to break out of this quicksand of a regional before the first sign of trouble.

Oil prices have recently taken a sharp decline trajectory this quarter and will continue into 2019 1st quarter. This is a very a good sign, I suspect a hearty Christmas announcement or engagement from the company.