While I applaud the nice words about SWA's system (I should, I work there) what's best for SWA isn't necessarily best for AA. As much as managment wants to portray us as bitter rivals, the fact is that we have two entirely different products. We're simply a one-aircraft-type domestic shuttle. We don't want to see 737s at the top of the airline pay scale any more than you do. You deserve the higher pay associated with wide bodies, international flying, etc.
Good luck with the contract tweaking!
-- C