That's fair, and I would add that you have to consider the cost/time (interchangeable) and likelihood of obtaining a more favorable contract, as well as the risk of getting a worse contract. This thing isn't being developed in a vacuum.

To be sure, this is both much better than the other TA, but some areas disappoint compared to what one might want. The question is where it falls relative to what one might reasonably expect.

I hate the idea of VB's, at first glance. They have no upside for me, only downside. TDY is possibly even worse. But perhaps they are good for a number of commuters? I think we could possibly try them, but I also think we are going to want to watch the tests very, very closely.

temporal economic considerations are likely biased to individual calculations. its only human. but as members of a CB group....the more difficult calculation is to perceive if the agreement is not just an immediate net (personal) improvement, but a net 'trend' improvement for the trade and craft.

nobody said it would be easy.

I beg to differ on that point.

But you're right that it probably isn't easy. And now we get to judge the results (presumably).

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but how exactly would reserve works?

I'm guessing reserves would be covered by the nearest main base to cover an open time trip at a virtual base.

Absolutely.

Who knew they would roll over after 10 minutes in office?

A new record.

They are just getting warmed up. After the contract it will be concessionary side letter after concessionary side letter.

More 76 seat jets to DCI

Korean JV

Aeromexico JV

And on and on and on