Q: Was it normal for Constance and Sara Nelson to be at the last mediation session in D.C.?
It is typical close to the end of negotiations/mediation for executives and/or international AFA officers to be present. In 2014, Ben was COO and was present for some of the final sessions. Sara’s office is in D.C., so she showed up to support our Negotiating Committee.
APFA and American were in mediation at the same time, and some of their executives were also present. It isn’t unusual when the parties are close to an agreement or impasse.