opinion: EASTERN AIR LINES, INC. v. MAHFOUD on behalf of MAHFOUD et al.
  No. 83-1807.
  Argued January 15, 1985
  Reargued October 9, 1985
  Decided December 10, 1985
  Richard M. Sharp reargued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Jeffrey C. Martin, Suzanne E. Meeker, Francis G. Weller, and Marc J. Yellin.
  George E. Farrell reargued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
  Juanita M. Madole and Donald W. Madole filed a brief for Dina Avecilla et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance.
  Per Curiam.
  The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
  Justice Brennan took no part in the decision of this case.