Well. Although I don't visit these forums much, I'll take the time to answer this. From what I read here, the replies might come from AirTran colleagues who haven't been with us long.

In all, we seeked presentations from both, the Teamsters and ALPA. The Teamsters pretty much told us they did not want anything to do with us and did not think much of our in-house joke of an union. (read link)

No deal for Teamsters, AirTran pilots union | ajc.com


So, with that said, all of our eyes then turned to the only thing that was out there....ALPA.

Nevertheless, as my fellow colleagues have said here, the progress and the changes are quickly becoming evident having conducted TWO informational picketing events, one at ATL airport, the other at the shareholder's meeting. This last one having achieved better results by having our shareholders frown at our "management".

We have now very powerful financial resources to engage in negotiations as well as ALPA national attorneys and negotiators joining or team. We're off to a somewhat slow start but are just placing all the pieces in the correct place before war starts.

Things here ARE going to get uglier as it is our view that we're gonna have to strike this airline to get our management to think with the correct side of their body. But when THAT time comes, and it will, OUR PIECES WILL BE IN THE CORRECT PLACE.

Fellows, I was ALPA for nearly 10 years in my previous carrier and I know that a lot of folks here do not have warm feelings for ALPA but believe me that this is a hundred times better than our in-house union. So far they are really helping us (ALPA national).

In the end...we shall see...but I'm prepared to walk the line.

Its time !!!!