Carl, I don't think a 52 year old 400 Captain 500 numbers from the top of the list is going to find any sympathy here. You've had a tough career with all those furloughs, but from where I sit you have it made, merger or no merger. I can't imagine how the merger would damage your career at this point.
My perspective... 320 FO holding a block,(just barely), hired in 99, furloughed twice, 43 years old.