My wants were exceeded in the last contract. Seat assignment on a deadhead would have been number 347 in my 350 want list.

While “maybe” SWAPA should have negotiated harder for it, seat selection on a dead head is not something that I would have wanted to give up anything for last time around.

It is certainly in the company’s and our passengers best interest to make an acceptable accommodation on the topic. However, if history is any teacher, nothing will happen and it will be a hot topic on the 2033 contract vote.