Originally Posted by CBreezy

We paused negotiating during the last contract because of COVID which was absolutely the right thing to do. And we rushed to sign an agreement because United and American were about to bend our leverage over a barrel. Our last contract has absolutely nothing to do with any economy tanking. In fact, the economy was roaring back when we signed.

And no, some energy experts predict that 20-30% of oil infrastructure has been destroyed in the middle east. I think you'll find it hard to find a comparison for this level of damage to energy infrastructure in the last 50 years.

And for the record, I'm not suggesting we rush to an agreement. Just that it's in our best interest to not drag out negotiations unnecessarily in the event this conflict isn't wrapped up as quickly as is being advertised