I am not an expert or insider. But, I would guess that you could count the 727 IP's who are not eligible for Passover pay on one hand. And I see that a few of the IP's in question are actually from the 727 school house. Most, but not all of these guys were already on WB Passover. I'm sure that somebody will hit me in the head with the exact number in just a minute.

If I knew how to do multiple quotes, I would. But someone else mentioned that the IP's "worked a deal" and expected the Company and Union to work out the details later. Considering "Past Precedent", I don't think these guys were too far off base.

Think about it. If you were offered a 757 school slot a year ago. And the plane wasn't scheduled to arrive in any numbers until mid 2008; wouldn't we all surmise that a year or two on the gravy train might be possible? They took their chances on the company promise, but it evidently turned into a "Bait and Switch". Good on those guys for deciding on a course of action and sticking together.

Eventually all of this will all get worked out. No thanks to DW.