So just so I get credit for another post (I'm trying to catch acl, ha) here's one thing we need to fix. I'll never get to fly it, but the 747 should be a much higher pay rate than the 777. The same rate, are you kidding me? To have those pay rates the same is an insult to that magnificent machine and 8th wonder of the world. Weight, range, and speed, my friends. Even us junior guys should push for that one. It's just not right the way it is.
Being a huge global carrier without a 747 on the property was an embarrassment to the DAL pilots. I for one want to thank the DAL N guys for bringing those to our fleet. I'll never be able to fly it, but at least it is here for the world to see. Now if you could just convince The Man to buy some A380's, we would really be somebody.