2 out of 5 SSP acceptance rate is pretty low.[/QUOTE]

Seems like two too many for me. I'll admit I don't know the two hired so maybe that was too harsh however I know a lot of solid MIL and Regional guys with absolutely zero blemishes on their records that have been passed on to give these people a guaranteed shot. I am sure that there are some great folks at Pinnacle/endeavor but I have personally met many that would never, and I mean never ever, have received an interview without this deal. In addition, the elimination of the four year degree requirement for SSPs is total BS. The only people that think this is a good idea are those that couldn't/wouldn't/didn't think they needed to get one. Qualifications are the key to ensuring any career has good pay and benefits. The only people that benefit when qualifications are lowered are those without them.

From my experience, (having worked at a regional), the top of any regional seniority list is overwhelmingly made up of guys that either couldn't/wouldn't leave. Personally , I don't think we need either of those here at DAL. Especially when we have 7000 ish apps on file.