RR brings up some good points regarding SBP, especially the long term potential downside if the 717 pays like a 777. A three rate pay structure could work with the fleet at Delta. IF the conventional wisdom regarding training efficiencies is true, the proper offset would be increased vacation. This provides training relief for the company, yet protects pilot jobs and increases QOL. Contractual items that help the company don't have to be bad for the pilots. The net effect over a pilot's career would be less time on VA Ave for training and more time on vacation. The downside is you may not have as many airplane types on your retirement lithograph. Some may think of this as simply rearranging the deck chairs, but if it provides a better view why not?