While Trylabyte is trying his hardest too look like a complete moron across these merger threads, what he says here is true.

In fact, the reason everything he says above is true is because Spirit management are ruthless geniuses at cutting costs. They're so smart that they're stupid. Book smart but not street smart. Etc etc. They devote so much effort to slashing costs for the balance sheet that consequences aren't considered until it's too late. They claim to have "not seen this coming" but never looked beyond the blinders. So this, IMO, makes them the toughest opponent of all, one who will not listen to reason.

I'll pull out my soapbox for anyone and say that the company could not have possibly done a better job negotiating our current contract. What they did should be taught in business school. (It probably was, because it was so textbook) Anyways, that's my view of the situation and would like everyone to know who thinks differently that this is who we're up against, masterful negotiators. (and mind games) Hopefully this is a better negotiating environment than last time, but we're in for a fight.

Now, let me put this tin foil hat away. I've been wearing it so long it's starting to affect my posture.