ALPA did pretty well getting C2K at United and Delta matched it, but the APA voted no on a similar TA just prior to 9/11 and the lost decade. AAL didn't even declare bankruptcy until 11/29/11. Just pointing out a few facts that show the absurdity of C2K causing the United bankruptcy. You should try it for a change.

http://www3.alpa.org/ALPADeptInfoPag...8/Default.aspx

2001-2010: A Decade in Review

Terrorism, wars, economic recession, volatile fuel costs, illnesses, and natural disasters all took a toll on the industry. During the last decade, the industry posted an estimated $47 billion pretax loss. The global airline industry was profitable only three years out of the decade. Let’s take a look at the challenges the industry and ALPA faced.