DAL has 12000 apps on file, with about 2500 of those holding at least two LOR's.
The above is very true. DAL likes to do it their way, and was not happy with DCA. They may change their mind, but are looking at other ways to meet the qualified Applicants.
To date they have not had any issues with getting people to fill their classes. DAL has tightened the screws a little bit on the interview process. More people are not making it past day one, but they did this because they knew they could.
Expect 08 to be a banner year for DAL. They have posted 650-700 new hires for 08. In 07 they said 200 and will hire about 350 or so. I would expect that if they can ramp up the numbers in 08 they will has well.
With all of the hiring going on most are wondering what is going on. Expect to see a lot of those questions answered in the first half of 08.
Good luck to all.