Originally Posted by
iaflyer
The short answer is we can't fly much of anywhere internationally - the optimal solution would be for ALPA to recognize that there just isn't any flying, suspend the JV balance until some travel metric is met in exchange for some improved balance in the future. I think if the union just gave them nothing there would be some howls of protests, and remember a LOA would likely need MEMRAT. That might not pass if it's just a give.
The real answer is the union will do nothing and won’t file a grievance. When the flying comes back the discussions will begin. If we push the issue now and lose in arbitration we shift bargaining power to the company when the flying comes back. This situation is exactly what FM is written into contracts for. We are not going to force the company to add 150 widebody international flights a day next month.