Maybe I didn't word it correctly. The rumor was, that we'd be given the same benefits as Mesaba and Compass. And, as I stated, I have no idea what those benefits are, but was told that it was no priority travel (s2) and no access to first class.

I now know from your post that you pay a fee for First Class. I sure as hell hope that gets cut, although I'm sure Delta will gladly charge for both first and coach now. I wouldn't be surprised to see Delta require everyone to pay yield fares, although the commuting group would sure raise hell.