I don't know if this would help, in fact it probably wont, but I will share anyways.

I had a full fare J ticket booked in between the dates of the strike.

I called and cancelled that ticket and rebooked on American. American's fare was higher, but I called and they found me a different fare that worked out to be about the same. Not sure if that would work for you (I do have status with AA, don't know if that had something to do with it). It may be worth a try.