Some good points...
The FACA actually said there can be no second Integration.... I got the impression the AOA turned a blind eye to this and didn't oppose the second integration because they saw it could benefit some of their members in that YVR and SYD bases (particularly) would become available and the by-pass issue would be blown wide-open.
However, once you step outside the contract you are in the "rule of jungle" and the company (the master of the jungle) has replaced the FACA with a "Notice to Crew".... hence no by-pass for the over 55's on the freighter...
As for those YVR and SYD bases... how many guys actually went for it and then how many got through the PCA and then how many of those survived the star chamber? I personally know of 3 who have been told they were so close to getting through; try again in 6 months...... of course there will be no bases in 6 months.... funny that...
