Jesse,

Congrats on finding another flying job, but I don't see why this is such a big deal.

I often get knocked off DAL jumpseats by Delta guys who show up at the last minute. Part of the wonderful world of commuting.

The Comair captain, regardless of how much of an imbecile he might/might not be, got it because he has a higher priority than you. But of course you knew that.

You say there's only one flight a day PDX-DTW - what was your backup plan?

You say he's stupid to stay at Comair this long. Perhaps. Either he'll stay a captain, get downgraded and/or get furloughed. If he does lose the left seat, he'll never find a job that pays anywhere close to what he currently makes. Most guys are choosing to make as much as they can, then figure out what they're going to do after they lose the seat.

But on the plus side, maybe he'll be your F/O someday...