Originally Posted by
FlyZ
Which is why they are planning to add 20% to their list while DAL stagnates. If I wanted a job in LAX I would get an application in at Alaska. Your chances of career progression there are much better than at DAL (and even more so if we merge).
Good point. If ALK got status quo for category, they'll be about 1/3 to 1/2 way up the Delta list, which would be equivalent to a 1998' ish NWA hire.
If DAL were to offer voluntary leaves for the 2012 schedule, it might be worth a try to get on at ALK so as to be senior to yourself.