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I would also suspect that there are a few UPS and FedEx guys that have employee numbers from DAL that might strongly consider going back if it were somehow possible. While air cargo has had a fantastic run, the last economic cycle showed more contraction in freight than in passenger business. The change in retirement age, the elimination of 3 pilot aircraft, overseas bases, and overall slow advancement for a mid 2000s hire might have some families having some interesting conversations around dinner tables. The "security" of the cargo business really evaporated for a lot guys the last 2 years..especially at UPS. It will get good again...but "good" is going to be a very long wait for some guys at the bottom of the lists.

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Interesting take. How many UPS/FedEx pilots suffered furlough since the early 90's vs how many mainline? To me that is where the job security and stability lie. Certainly cargo suffered greatly from the Age 65 retro policy that not only stagnated seniority advancement but actually reversed it. Add to that those willing to fly far beyond a normal BLG at FDX while others are being hit with 4a2b and the hit was worsened there. All in all, I think those that have a chance to go to DAL and FedEx/UPS would do well to speak with those that have made that decision in the past. My guess is most wish they would have come to cargo or are glad they did.