Originally Posted by Purple Drank

I guess I left out a third option:

Neither management nor Dalpa, but fancies himself as an insider. So he pushes the company's agenda at the line pilot's expense to feel like he's a part of the club.

See also: sailingfun.

just out of curiousity, do you think Delta pilots use more sick leave than their peer set? And if so, what are you basing that opinion on?