So here is what I get from that article:

1. DAL and NWA are going to announce this thing and soon...it could get derailed at several points along the way, but the train is definitely leaving the station.

2. While Steenland is publicly saying he wants the deal and scr** the pilots, RA is still trying to find a way to make this deal good for Delta guys. A clear difference in Management philosophy.

3. IF DALPA goes along with this idea of a sweet new contract for them and nothing for NWALPA until they join the combined list, NWALPA is going to be negotiating their seniority on the new list from a much weaker position.

Don't you think????

On another topic, what are we going to say on an informational picket line...DAL and NWA want to combine to form a stronger, more stable and more profitable airline...but we are against it!!