I was hired by NW in 08', and about 3 weeks before class notified that it was "postponed" till early fall (thankfully I had not resigned yet)....the merger was announced and I received an email from DL saying my position in the pool was only good for a year, and that I would need to reapply after that. It also said I would be given "preferential" consideration....... years passed with nothing so...Unfortunately, I wouldn't hold your breath on that one. Luckily, I ended up getting hired by my first choice airline anyways. Good luck