Originally Posted by
Hrkdrivr
Get the rule about deferrals straight from AK and / or his people; don't rely on what you read here.
Having said that, a year ago (ish), Delta's rule was unlimited deferrals for Military reasons. Caveat being you're giving up seniority.
I had a military deferral for 3 months. Andy Frey just asked for a copy of my current orders to put in my file and to call him as soon as I was sure what my availability date was. He plugged me into the first class I was available for.