Candidates are no-showing interviews and class dates (confirmed by a management source as FAR more significant than SD's whitewashed equivocation) because of our eroding work rules and pay. Look a the trend line over the last couple of contracts and TA.

Guys would flock to Delta regardless of its lesser widebody fleet if they felt they'd be commensurately rewarded for their contributions to the most profitable airline in history. I bet we're about to see a stampede for the exits by anyone with less than 5 years here.

As it stands, in another year if Bastian and ALPA continue down this path, Delta will be a half-step above or below Allegiant.