Here's a plan for you - after 5 years of negotiations all the pilots go on strike. Cripple one of the largest major airlines by shutting down their second busiest hub. Vote down the first two TAs. Stay on strike for 89 days. Work at Home Depot when you aren't on the picket line. Watch your major partner bleed through $600 million to avoid paying an extra $23 million in annual pilot wages. Then sign an industry-leading contract for pay and work rules.

Then watch as your major partner shrinks, dismantles, and gives away your organization to the lowest bidders. Watch 6 other regionals come in to work your hub while you furlough hundreds and park half your fleet.

In the future? That depends on who wants to be the next Comair.