Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

Funny thing is...everyone is in total agreement on what is right, just, and fair.
One side of the discussion seems to think that that is the Holy Grail for the way a merger MUST work out. The counter point that is being made is, "Yes, that is the way it should work, but it is not iron clad and there is risk involved if you are on the Delta list already."

I know both weren't ALPA carriers, but I seem to remember a seniority list integration that went to BINDING arbitration. At the conclusion, one side didn't like the result of the BINDING arbitration and dug their heels in and refused to accept the result. The lesson learned is ...life is life, life isn't always fair, and lawyers make a living out of pulling rabbits out of hats.

Raise your hand if you have never witnessed an "unexpected/unjust" trial outcome that left the common man scratching their head.