Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

First, reference my picture of MD88 rates above. Then ask yourself why that is the trend line? And please don't forget, that in general, DAL has been at or near the top of the industry (as has NWA) during this same period. Possible answers:

1) ALPA caved at every chance
2) We are all weaklings
3) Deregulation was a paradigm shift and our rates are simply migrating toward "market rates"

If you picked 1 or 2, you might as well quit reading -- we'll never agree on anything.

If you acknowledge 3 is the likely culprit, then at least we have a frame of reference going forward.