So do I matlock. Nobody wants a strike but we're ready to walk if we have to. A release may not be imminent but the notion that we will never be released is false. It may take longer than we'd like but if management keeps dragging their feet, we will eventually be released whether that happens during this administration or the next... And when we get a contract it better be a good contract, not just decent.

Now back to the original post, the ATL flying all depends on what kind of trips you like. Personally, deadheading down to the islands to turn around and fly back the same day sounds miserable. I'd prefer to fly my regular 200 trips, jumpseat down there when I'm done and support the local rum producers for a couple days...