Not really, it's a far better argument for relative position, as it points out that the attrition argument is rather weak. The rest of the Delta case showed growth trumped attrition anyway.

Where is DOH mentioned in ALPA merger policy?

In any case, we can spin our wheels all day behind these anonymous keyboards and create some more fodder for the brainiacs at ALPAwatch. Or we can hope that the two parties actually negotiate from a basis of fact to a conclusion, either through agreement or a fair decision from the 3 wiseguys.

Or maybe we can call for a telephonic vote of confidence for Carl, Capn, and Super as we conclude these proceedings