Prior to Spirit, who was the last ALPA airline to have been released by the NMB?
Polar, I believe.
PCL, do you really think UAL or DAL would be able to get released to strike (since they're ALPA) but AA wouldn't because they're not?
Yes, I absolutely do. The experience that ALPA has in dealing with the NMB is unparalleled, and the political connections are invaluable.