Originally Posted by casual observer

Again if tomorrow Delta offered a 14% raise to end the profit sharing we should jump all over it.

I don't know very much about contracts or negotiations, but let me get this straight:

I give up 14% profit sharing for a 14% raise. Isn't my paycheck going to remain basically unchanged?

In this environment, two thoughts come to my mind:

1) Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

2) That is ******ing retarded.

Delta is making record profits and other stakeholders are reaping their rewards. The pilot group has taken huge concessions for the past 10 years to assist in the company's road back to profitability.

Market conditions today anticipate a huge pilot shortage that makes the tickets you hold in your pocket worth much more.

I'll be honest. I don't get that.

Let the profit sharing ride and double 14% as an appropriate opener considering the circumstances.