The Company agreed to it and saved a ton of money both by cutting wages and longevity as pilots get reset with the issuance of their new ID... it is likely the only folks that don't think it is a great idea is pilots who think they've just witnessed someone metaphorically cutting in line.

Delta's hiring reminds me of my first girlfriend, Sandy. Lead cheerleader, still pretty to this day even ... I was very excited when she said "I love you Dude." It was less exciting when she said "but Dude, you know, I love everybody."