Originally Posted by
SoCal JetDriver
How on earth could Delta [or any airline...] discover you had a speeding/moving violation ticket 20-35yrs ago when it was never on a DMV record to begin with [assuming traffic school]? Is a lie detector test part of the interview?
And yes, I would assume NO tickets over 35yrs would be a bit preposterous for most of us. Although I do know a few people who have zero.
You have nothing to gain by hiding that information, even if they can't find it. They not only don't care, but telling them shows your honesty and gives you an easy straw man to build up and knock down yourself on your terms.
The less you give them on your terms, they more they will find on their terms anyway. And they will find things on their terms. They are exceptionally good at that.