Originally Posted by slowplay

You're technically correct that it's not being done under ALPA merger policy, but that's for the structure (no PID, etc.) Refer to the process agreement, paragraph 5:

5. The issue for resolution before the Arbitrators will be the fair and equitable integration of the pre-merger Delta and Northwest seniority lists consistent with ALPA Merger and Fragmentation Policy ("ALPA Merger Policy").

I'm hopeful that the wiseguys will provide suitable pressure to force the two parties to reach that "fair and equitable list" with no ruling required.