Bob, I agree with your assessment on this matter.I have watched this struggle unfold from the position of an elite customer of another airline and I'm deeply saddened and angry. I fly NWA a few times a year but as a result of all that has transpired I now use Midwest when I can and will attempt to stay off of NWA altogether.
Why am I sad? Because thousands of hard working men & women have had not only their union broken but most likely their bank accounts and spirits as well. Many will humble themselves and return to work in order to feed their families. Some as a result will file a Bankruptcy of their own, others will divorce as money pressures mount. Some unfortunately will do all three.
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