Originally Posted by
Otie
It's going to pass because it's A LOT OF MONEY!
idealism has never and will never win.
Money talks
period
You're right. Drag it out, drag it out, drag it out, and sprinkle in some FUD (pilots, alas, have correctly predicted 55 of the last five recessions). When the moment is right and you can taste the negotiations fatigue, drop some upfront money and other baubles on pilots and BAM! "Lions" become lambs.
I'm sure your handlers at the company and/or FH are loving that the plan worked again. You guys do know your audience. Kudos.