Originally Posted by Riddler

Let me make sure I understand this...
1. They're not officially merged until we have a joint CBA and an integrated seniority list.
2. But they're going to continue "right sizing" the fleets and mixing up routes so that Smisek continues to get a nice bonus.
3. They really don't need an integrated seniority list or a joint CBA. They can already mix and match fleets (to include putting UAL's 70 seat RJs on CAL routes, despite a court order).

So does UAL really need an integrated seniority list and joint CBA???? What's going to stop them from turning this into the next America West/USAir merger?