Well hell. This isn't good. To all of you who said that the negotiations would be the end of him, what do you say now? Never think for a second that a bad negotiation round prevents promotion. Always thought he'd ascend up, regardless of the outcome of the negs. I hate being right this time.
Make no mistake - he will be trying to find a way of bringing it all together, including the pilot groups. Yes, the seniority list will be one of many sh*t fights but he'll have a go. It ain't going to be pleasant. I see turbulence ahead for all concerned. Hunker down.
Bombay