Originally Posted by gzsg

Excellent post! Says it all.

Couple of minor points.

In addition to the $5 billion in stock buy backs by the end of 2017 and $1 billion in increased dividends, Delta will pay $750 million in the current quarter to complete the last repurchase early.

There is no excuse in the world not to exceed the 2004 hourly rates 1/1/16 without touching proft sharing. No self funding.

One penny less must result in 13,000 no votes. We will have a better deal in 48 hours. Our execs are in a rush. Don't settle for less.