The ambiguity around the word ceased would have been a more compelling argument if the company did not agree that the flow down ceased. They agreed to that by agreeing to park the 35 aircraft. They are now attempting to reactivate those aircraft by replacing Compass unilaterally.
Past practices on this LOA would also seem to point to needing DALPA at the table. That’s indicated by this LOAs very existence being required after the Compass sale to Trans States.
The company’s mountain isn’t insurmountable but it’s a difficult climb.