Financial analysts are widely speculating either USAir or United will be the first carrier to liquidate. Could that possibly be the reason for the 2009 deadline in the resolution? Are the UAL pilots trying to make a seniority grab before they might end up on the street? The concept of one seniority list is very popular. I find the timing of this resolution suspicious and possibly self serving though. If this proposal comes to fruition and UAL liquidates it will be years before a major carrier hires 'from the street'. Depending on the final form it could also slow down career progression at the remaining carriers.