Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

Quite a contrast to the last 5 years at Delta, 'eh? The rumor among the FO's is a return to the direct entry Captain position. They are getting a lot of metal this year and talking about deferring deliveries as a result of crew shortages.

There are some other gigs out there that look appealing, perhaps better than EK.

Delta says they are over staffed by 4 or 5%. ALPA's Expert says he does not know when things will turn around. Seems like a win for Delta and Delta's pilots to offer very long term leave. Those who want to could get out of the way and reduce Delta's costs until (when / if) Delta has a need for pilots.