Originally Posted by RegionalRetread

Traditionally yes. Barring a lockdown 2.0, it’s not gonna be a big deal. Nobody hired today is gonna get frozen out of anything. 5-6 yrs from now will be a different story after the retirements peak. Also, United was considering furloughing 15+ year pilots. 1-2 weeks ain’t a big deal.

Of course learning that the check was guaranteed, if the new hires know this, changes things. Get out now. However, I also wouldn’t trust the company or ALPA to not play games and not pay out. Just my .02 which won’t even get you a piece of gum these days.