Originally Posted by
ancman
The Engage podcast is much clearer than the email in stating that this is the approach ALPA is seeking.
Personally, I think it’s the wrong approach. Time is on our side as management continues to sweat through massive coverage costs. But I’ll withhold further judgement until details are released.
If there is some way to get the big executives (new COO?) involved early...and somehow bypass or neuter Gumm's incompetence and ham-fisted underlings, it's worth a shot.
Nothing ever happens in negotiations until Bastian wants it done. If he wants it done early, the only question is if they're willing to pay a premium for it. If not, back to Plan A, I guess. Maybe Bastian wants this off his plate so he can coast into retirement and focus on the important thing: finding his next stewardess baby mamma.
It's got to be worth our while, though.