Bar,

I think what you say makes sense. Europe has been in the process of imploding for several years, and the process seems to be picking up speed. Whether they go the kick Greece out route (which would be far worse in my opinion) or the federalism route they are going to have a difficult time ahead which will almost certainly have a negative impact on the world and US economies- Delta included. There is logic in taking the deal on the table b/c of the uncertainties in Europe and the improvements in this TA.

But... the pay rates still stink! And the reduction in profit sharing is a slap in the face. Yet, I find I can probably get past both of those. I'm having a difficult time swallowing the scope changes. I don't like the holes that have been discussed repeatedly in regard to republic and cat b flying. I understand the improvement argument in regards to less RJs, but it sure doesn't feel like an improvement with 70 more large RJs on the way.

So, I'll say for me, the European situation is a factor I've considered, but I still don't think I can get past the scope. I think the language is too weak and the company will exploit it. If not this management, then the next. And I don't believe our union will enforce it. So bottom line, I don't trust the company or the union.

Although in reality, I have little hope that we won't vote this in. I spoke with two pilots MD88 CA and FO recently both were definite 'yes' votes, and neither had any awareness of the weaknesses in this contract. They thought a 20% raise was acceptable and were happy to get 717s, and they weren't interested in hearing another view point. I fear we have a lot of pilots who fall into this category.