While it pertains to Delta, one telling seniority “fact” (heard it here) was about seniority. Basically said that because of the age and numbers hired that If you’re hired today at something like 38, the most senior you’ll ever be is 2800. While I’m guessing on the age/numbers, it’s a close +-. It was telling to me because we all hear about how airlines are hiring tremendous numbers and that they are retiring the same, it doesn’t tell the same story. This was particularly interesting to me as I was at least looking to be sure I’m not doing what’s best for my family. As a 39 year old, 9 year captain that drives 38 miles to work its an intangible which is hard to beat on any spreadsheet. The ONLY thing that bothers me where I am (in terms of stay/go) is id bet my next paycheck that AA will be here when I retire, I wouldn’t do the same for my carrier. While I’m near certain that we would be bought/sold/merged before that happened, it’s not a given by any stretch of the imagination. As I’ve become “handcuffed” where I am, that’s the one metric that I’ve been trying to come to terms with is long term stability. Who cares where you are on a list or what you fly or how long your drive is if you’re on the street by 50. While NO ONE is stable, the government has made it clear they won’t accept any of the big 3 collapsing. My plan is be happy where I am, thankful for every extra night I’m home with my family, and be prepared to apply to PlaneSense when I’m on the street by 50.