Originally Posted by VoiceOfReason

As I read the memo posted on another site, the SSP said 144 OR 30% of new hires, whichever is less.

The 131 will be 30% of Delta's new hires for 2015. No broken promises, it just means 13 pilots will move over 4-6 weeks later than expected.

It's all in how you interpret things - you glazed over the part that said 9E will offer close to 350 Captain Upgrades in 2016 - 29+ per month! Why not talk about that?