you mean the No furlough clause that delta is proclaiming to get the deal approved by the government? I wouldnt let that fool you into a sense of security. You cant merge two companies and not have major reductions in staffing or an overlap of managerial duties. Delta said that "there wont be any mass layoffs" but its almost impossible for there not to be a massive reduction in paid positions.

I think you are kidding yourselves if you think this will go smoothly and without pilot furloughs. It wont be the first time an airline has not upheld their bargain