Well I hope you the best at your next airline. I hope in 10+ years the next airline you go to still has the same or better contract and a good CEO and no major incidents. People keep comparing AA with Delta and UA and I get it. However, AA came out of bankruptcy in 2013 vs Delta in 2007. Ask Delta pilots how happy they were in 2007 and look at their contract then too. Sure 2016 is a different economy then 2007 but still we are competing very well as an airline and only 3 years after bankruptcy. Regardless how good the economy is you still have to give an airline time to complete a merger, get everyone moving in the same direction and then assess. In 2022 we will be 9 years post bankruptcy and I guarantee you we will be as happy as Delta is now. We are ONLY one contract in post bankruptcy and we made the BIG mistake to vote in a 5 year contract. In 2020 I bet we will do a whole lot better.
My really good friend was hired in 2008 at Delta and it wasn't a great contract, both my parents have flown for Delta since before 1996 and 1985, I have first hand knowledge they weren't ALWAYS the best. Everyone wanted SWA between 2003-2010 and look at it now. Who knows what it will be 2020-30 or 2030-40.
Best of luck though in your career. I think all 4 Major Airlines are a great deal and will be good over a career👍