I just read where Smisek said he doesn't expect a contract for at least a year. He also said that management must have 70 seat scope relief to be competitive. I can't speak for the CAL side, but I would say only 10% of the UAL pilots would entertain giving Smisek any more relief. I don't think he fully understands how we feel.

If he wants to wait us out on a JCBA, he can wait all he wants. The longer he waits, the more expensive my RETRO pay will get in order for my yes vote, and my strike fund continues to accrue every month.

Fritz