AirTran Reports Net Income of $41.5 Million

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i'm sure the MEC is simply being politically savvy by backing Tim in case this merger does not go through.

That looks about right from up here in the cheap seats. Right here and now, the only thing that is certain is that MEH pilots work for Tim.

...they have a fiduciary and professional responsibility to their own pilots to at least try to get the best deal..

Yep!