Delta did not “loosen up” scope. Whomever is saying is full of it.

-Delta Global Scope Agreement allows for 1:1 Block Hour growth. Utilizing Block Hours is the key metric because Delta has traditionally had “small” widebody aircraft (like the 767-3ER) that could be replaced by a fewer number of large widebody aircraft (330/350) if the metrics were based off of ASMs etc.

-Improved Regional Jet Protections. For over two decades, the PWA allowed Delta an unlimited number of regional turboprop aircraft. Over time this unlimited allowance was restricted to turboprops with 37 or fewer seats that weighed 37,000 pounds or less. The new TA closes the loophole and requires that these, or any, aircraft with 50 or fewer seats count towards the 125 aircraft limit for 50-seat aircraft. Under the revised language in the TA, it no longer makes any distinction whether the aircraft is powered by a turbo jet or propeller (or any other means for that matter). So next-generation electric and VTOL aircraft count towards this limit.

-Improved Furlough Protections. With the new PWA, all pilots on the seniority list will receive 90 days’ notice before being furloughed, and cannot be furloughed if staffing at the time of notice or at time of furlough is less than the PBS Staffing Formula for any position. In addition, the staffing formula will be updated when any pilot is on furlough to increase the impact of premium flying on staffing, which will require pilots to be returned from furlough sooner than they otherwise would have been. Lastly, if any pilot on the seniority list as of date of signing is furloughed, all 76-seat RJs will convert to 70-seat RJs.