I'll never, ever understand somebody not showing up. What a complete and utter lack of professionalism and professional courtesy. If you're not coming, don't accept the job offer. And if plans change, give the prospective airline a heads up so you don't burn your bridge with them.

And sulk, interesting assessment, but would it be such a detriment if we didn't actually own them? The only real problem I can imagine is a scenario of furloughing pilots if Delta decides to stop using them and doesn't award us the replacement flying.