Even if they convert it, conversion doesn't take place in an instant. Even that would involve some sort of a shutdown. It might be as long as three months to two years for conversion to take place. |
I think they have to raise the ante. Their pay now is down relative to the pay of many other airlines, and I think what they're worried about is job security. |
Large industrial buyers are no different than consumers. Consumers will say they are into [environmentally-safe] goods, but when they make a purchase they go back to price and functionality. ... Buyers have to be convinced that the product is fully equivalent and maybe even superior to its [petroleum-based] counterpart. |
The pilots are key. This is critical. If they don't reach an agreement, it could be the end. |
There's gonna be enormous pressure on the judge to avoid a strike because if there is a strike, it could conceivably be the end of the airline. |