If the arbitrator decides in favor of Jetblue, this happens five minutes later:
Ed Bastian: “We have a deal for you pilots. Everyone want a one-time 2% raise?”
DALPA: “You have our attention. What’s the downside?”
Ed: “I need you to give up some scope. Skywest can start flying 737s in Delta colors.”
DALPA: “No way. That’s a huge concession. Scope is never for sale.”
Ed: “Did I mention the one-time 2% raise?”
DALPA: “Well, since you put it that way, we’ll put it up for a ratification vote.”
To Be Continued...