I was simply stating factual data in my post - "vastly superior" are your words. Do you disagree with any of the data?

The point is this - if you are combining 2 teams and want to have equal fairness and can name numerous, substantial benefits for only 1 team's benefit and can't name a single item that benefits the other then there is no fairness. It has to be fair and equitable for BOTH. Sure, there will be some disappointments on both sides but I think we will have some smart people working on this to make it work out. We all know that you don't walk into a car dealership and say "I'd like to pay full price for that new car please." So there will be posturing on both sides - that is totally expected.

Answer me this about seat position - What if SWA acquired an airline that had only started 2 years ago? Would those Captains keep their seats? According to your logic, it sounds like your answer might be yes? What if we acquired a commuter? Don't get too excited now - I'm not saying Airtran is close to either of these. Just saying seat position is not a black and white issue - it is a gray area just like everything else. Training is going to be very busy these next few year - that is a LUVely thing at SWA for all regardless of "personal" outcomes.