Yup. I wonder if the company or ALPA first suggested the 35/65 split. They put it in there for a reason. Can you imagine being a fly on the wall when that got rolled out?

Company: “Here’s our initial offer. Instead of keeping 100%, Jetblue keeps at least 65% of our 1.F.8 flying. And at least 0% of the International stuff.”

ALPA: “Hmmm, that will be a really tough sell for the membership. Maybe even a deal breaker. You’re not really going to do that, are you?”

Company: “Of course not. We showed you the 10-year plan, remember? This is just in case we decide to change the plan.”

ALPA: “Hmmm, OK I guess. But wouldn’t this deal go through smoother if that Scope concession wasn’t in it? If you aren’t planning on needing it?”

Company: “Here’s 2%. We good?”