Everyone, both CP management and CP pilots, would prefer no hold back. Compass is going to release pilots as soon as feasibly possible. It is expensive for Compass to hold back, yet they have an obligation to staff their operation. Delta throws out class dates, and Compass gives them the yeah or neigh on whether or not they can fill those classes. Perhaps if the Feb 3 guys only get a 45 day hold, they could wind up with a mid March class date? Though Delta has not looked like they are interested in putting many more than 30 bodies in class per month so far.