Not to engage in thread creep, but I'm curious if UAL's take on a NSL has changed with the better chances of success as a result of their merger?

IMHO, a NSL it's a terrible idea, but parts of the platform are useful. Particularly if focused within the brand, or system. One hole in our scope is that we allow one part of "Delta" to hire while another part furloughs. A bridge that preserves seniority and longevity would be best built on the foundation of a common list.

I would also like to see ALPA require that outsourcing agreements be flown by ALPA members. Phase them in with contract expiration, so Republic and SkyWest have a couple years to organize. Then our MEC Chair, I mean, National's President has ratification authority on their contract. Start building the economic foundation under us.

Those are the kinds of ideas that I mean when I state "play defensively." That way, during a downturn pilots keep their Delta jobs and the company has less opportunity to restructure to the trendy flavor of the day.