The rules have changed as American found out when they tried to shed the pension to the PBGC.
http://time.com/5167301/airlines-pilots-pensions/
Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Why the hell would you even WANT a DB plan? Any CEO can shed that at his leisure with a quick trip through the BK drive-thru. Unless you think the PBGC is going to pay out more than a 401K...