This was copied from "Market Watch"

The pilots' union for Southwest Airlines said late Monday it hired unnamed investment banking and legal firms for counsel during bargaining related to the carrier's acquisition of AirTran Holdings. "We are cautiously optimistic of the potential fleet growth opportunity connected to this acquisition and its subsequent effect on our pilots' career progression," said Capt. Carl Kuwitzky, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association. The union's next step is to incorporate pilots from the AirTran seniority list onto the Southwest Airlines seniority list. "As we work on our portion of this acquisition, no stone will be left unturned to protect SWAPA pilots' interests."

Look out Airtran pilots........