Looks like a January or February strike is possible. Just when we'll be traveling. May conceivably be able to get put on other carriers (e.g., US), but on routes we'll be flying (Brazil-U.S., including Hawaii), may not be easy. US customer realtions never easy to work with in the best of circumstances. We once had an international fight canceled, mid-way through a long trip, and all the US agent could tell us was that some action had been taken in Munich (Europe was not part of our trip). If we get through this trip, we may be looking at other carriers for a May trip. Maybe DL more than AA, though DL ff miles we'd gain are harder to use than thos e of other carriers (highe requiremtns for flights).