The early open is great I guess. I don’t think it will make a bit of difference, though. The contract was completely rewritten by SWAPA. Look for the easy sections to get settled early and the tough ones to linger for a couple of years at least. This is not going to be quick at all.
I would not be surprised to see the company publicly (on YouTube like with the FAs) offer an extension as their opener.
The trouble with this pilot group is that there are too many independent thinkers and company guys who just can’t help themselves. We saw it last time and we will see it again. I am optimistic that this time will be better, but let’s face facts. The company has hired a former SWAPA President and a sworn enemy former crew scheduler as their pilot labor relations team. How do you think that is going to work out for us?