Even if it takes 2 years to get what SWA has
It could take much, much, much longer. The 24 month fence agreement in the SWA Pilot contract can be ammended at any point with a side letter.
Don't look a gift horse in the mounth. You AirTran guys need to pass the word to your MEC that you don't want him to screw this thing up for you.
Welcome aboard.