However, because some of our pilots will face furlough as a consequence of the planned reduction of the CRJ 200 fleet over the next 2 to 3 years, the Bridge Agreement provides for furlough benefits packages that include pay, health care, passes, and an ATP for those with the requisite number of hours. Long Term Leaves (including Enhanced Long Term Leaves) will continue to be offered over the next several years, and we believe these leaves will greatly reduce the number of furloughs. The total number of projected furloughs for all of 2013 is approximately 150 pilots.

Okay, I am Forest Gump.

What does "pay, health care, passes, and an ATP" really mean? And only 150 furloughs when we have about 1400 more pilots than we will eventually need? How can that be... especially considering that Delta has no plans to hire in 2013?

Explain it to me like I am a six year old.

(I really want to see this TA.)