Look at it like a math problem. If a candidate doesn’t have a Masters they most likely have to make up for the loss or lack of points by gaining more points in other areas. As has been said countless time, Delta takes a wholistic view of an application. Correct me if I’m wrong, but Delta has never required a Masters. Maybe it was necessary 10-30 years ago to get the points to get an interview. So the argument can’t be made they lowered their standards if it was never a requirement to begin with.