East would never vote on a contract to merge both parties.
Where does that leave the airline?
1. Without a merged contract from the pilot group there will be no capability of operating under one certificate.
2. Without said certificate, synergy, as DP puts it can't be realized. Ergo loss of fincancial stability with our creditors.
3. Without said creditors, implemintation of future aircraft purchases would be curtailed or lossed.
4. Loss of said aircraft means less capacity. Capacity of which has been brought down to unheard of levels. Even at the worst of times.
5. Loss of said capacity means loss of revenue.
6. Loss of revenue means I may no longer get a paycheck...
7. Loss of my paycheck... Means....
8. Now you have ME to deal with...
East vs. West...
Hadfields vs. McCoys...
Crossin the Mason Dixon line...
NEVER, and I mean NEVER, do you mess with another persons paycheck...
Just my opinion...