>>Seems as if memories are very dim at Delta. I remember the ALPA fragmentation policy trumpeted by Hank Duffy (then ALPA president and DL pilot) to the Eastern Pilot group. "Fight the fight, get rid of Lorenzo, and if, per chance, your airline goes away in the battle, don't worry, because the ALPA Fragmentatin Policy will protect you - the crews will go with the airplanes." NOT. Delta ended up with a rather large bunch of Eastern aircraft, exactly 2 scab pilots, and a very big Christmas bonus.<<
Yep, that's exactly how I remember it as well. Hank Duffy's airline benefited more from the Eastern strike than any of the other carriers. "Don't worry son, the union will take care of you..."