Originally Posted by sailingfun

There are lots of posts here on how a merger would work between Endeavor and Delta. Everyone seems to ignore how it would actually happen. First ALPA has zero say in adding Endeavor pilots to the mainline list. It’s a management function. If management decides to merge the airlines it will be done via ALPA merger policy. That policy does allow for a pre nuptial agreement however the only way that would happen is if Delta management gave DALPA veto authority over the merger if a pre nup could not be negotiated. The chances of EB granting that to DALPA given the current relationship are between 0 and 0%. SW management granted that to their pilots in the SWA/Frontier attempted merger.
If management decides to merge the airlines a negotiated settlement would be attempted and of course fail. DALPA would want a staple and Endeavor would have zero reasons to accept that. It would then go to binding arbitration. The arbitrator is required to use ALPA merger policy. If you think that would result in a staple you will find yourself sadly mistaken. Here are the factors the arbitrator is required to use. “The new policy states that the factors that must be considered in constructing a fair and equitable integrated seniority list, in no particular order and with no particular weight, now include but are not limited to career expectations, longevity, and status and category.”
As far as Allegheny Mohawk it has zero relevance to a ALPA/ALPA merger.