newKnow,

For as long as you factor in attrition. If you want a dynamic list, it needs to be dynamic for ALL variables that are dynamic. But I acknowledge that ultimately results in two groups fighting over this until the list is nailed down. Hence its not the best solution.

Look (practicing my Obama), the current DAL proposal shares our projected growth, with your potential shrinkage and attrition. Seems a fair balance to me. The NWA list, OTOH, keeps your own attrition during your high attrition period, then shares our attrition during our high period, as well as sharing our growth and us sharing your shrinkage. Seems pretty lopsided to me.

I'm hopeful the negotiators can settle this, but if not, I'm confident the arbitrators will settle it with something I can live with. I have no intentions of ever saying I got screwed in the merger. I hope you guys will do the same.

PG