God himself is throwing his arms up on that one. If Northwest's pilots don't strike and management figures out that there are at least TWO ways to create profits (one that isn't working, and the other... INCREASE REVENUE > on-board internet for one, ads everywhere, paid personal baggage handling...) then Pinnacle will grow with the new Northwest. If the pilots do strike then NWA tanks, and Pinnacle will have to either tank too or start flying under another airline's flag, or their own I guess.

I'm in the Dec 12th class, and looking forward to it even as I am very concerned about the future. I don't see how any business can be succesful if the workers don't believe in or trust the management. I really hope they work on that relationship. Cheers