With Ebola lurking (now on an aircraft), maybe we should have taken the offer; before the industry collapses and CX "asks" us for SLS again.
This is cyclical industry. Never turn down free cash. Or are we waiting till next summer when another pay offer is given - with no back pay.
Shouldn't be cynical, of course CX will cave and offer us 8/8/8 across all bases. But that still wouldn't make some people happy. What will?