Originally Posted by
Superpilot92
The only problem with that is newbs at NWA have FAR better seniority progression over the next 10 years than DAL newbs.
I thought I posted the NWA retirements (from a NWA pilot) on another thread. It wasn't that great and certainly a smaller number than either airline's growth number and both airlines need to get to a staffing level that provides for flying 100% of the schedule (a number neither airline had last year).
As far as your final number, that depends on your age... and would you rather be #10 at the World's Largest Airline, or #3 at Delta? There will be more choices at the combined airline if it happens.
Internally and externally Delta management has been writing that they do not need this merger and if the job security and seniority of Delta employees (a point was made to include pilots this time) is not ensured the merger will NOT happen.
They seem perfectly happy to continue with their stand alone plan.
But hey - Steenland gets to keep his job - so I'm sure somebody's happy.