Originally Posted by
tunes
that's the problem, no one knows for sure and R&I isn't answering the question when people ask it.
Thats the only answer you need.
After the initial pushback, ALPA added 2 points to their comms on the MBCBP. They added the word "voluntary" in red underlined text, and added a bullet at the bottom that said "Delta and ALPA must receive approval from the US Department of treasury..."
I would like to agree with Denny above that they would go to the IRS who will say "sure its optional" and everyone can be happy. Those who want it get it, those who don't aren't hamstrung by an inefficient plan. But based on their sell job to date if they have to choose between nothing or mandatory, I have no faith that they would back out.