There is an end. Life is so much about expectation management. So here's some...

1). MOST airline negotiations take 4-5 years. SWA just went through a 6+ yr negotiation. Allegiant is in negotiations now along with us and has been for years.

2). The RLA, despite what many think about it usefulness, is still valid and in effect. Perhaps we will see if the full authority (self help) will be allowed for us.

3). Once the NC is decided, stick with them. Firing/replacing them is just more time consuming.

4). DL and the other legacies did the industry a SOLID by going to 3 yr contracts. The cycle will now speed up to the point where longer negotiations won't pay off as the threat of other airlines negotiating lower rates first (thereby making the case for those pilot groups who negotiate last costing more to the company). We shall see how that factors in for us a DL comes up on their early opener next year.

5). Remember, the pilots can ALWAYS VOTE a TA down. The market is the market.