Originally Posted by
FangsF15
We have lawyers too, and according to our MEC Chairman they think we have a very strong case. My MEC speaks for me. The language is actually quite clear, if you take the time to read and understand it. Almost all the arguments to the contrary here take an incredibly simplistic view.
If Delta needs to service more routes, we still have 50ish aircraft parked. Use them.
The "quite clear" keeps coming up...
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/latent_ambiguity
"Latent ambiguity arises when a language of the writing is clear on its face but contains ambiguity in light of the
extrinsic evidence that suggests more than one way of interpretation."
The lawyers from Delta will likely argue, among other things, that extrinsic evidence amounts to latent ambiguity. Such as, does cease to exist apply when there were no furloughs?...or how can Compass meet for discussions of continuation of the LOA when they don't exist? Lawyers are really good at picking apart what would normally be seen as clear and concise.
I'm not arguing that Delta has a strong case, just that it's not as slam dunk as DALPA is making it out to be. They both think they have good cases, and both arguments have at least some merit. However, I agree the delay that Delta chose to wait is definitely a negative for their case.