How did Nicalau rule? Relative seniority. The top 500 guys at USAir did get the top spots, but they were the only ones flying INTL routes on widebodies. Well, we both have widebodies, and while you have 14 744s and some very old 742s, we have more widebodies total, and our 777 pays more than your 744 anyway. Oh wait, you have some orders on a plane that hasn't even flown yet.....We also have orders, on 777s which are bigger. Has any arbitration on a merger ever resulted in straight DOH? Nope. Guess what? Most likely it will be relative seniority, and I will be happy. (I am at about the 50% point) We also have more widebodies, better pay, we are acquiring you, and a new contract. It doesn't look great for you guys. Sorry. But hey, you say I AM THE ONE who is unrealistic and uneducated. Riiiight. Time for you to keep saying that and then look at yourself in the mirror.
Bye Bye--General Lee