Sounds like you have been in this industry for awhile so you must know that whenever a new hiring cycle starts the first people that get in are those who have some serious connections. It was that way last time around at both Delta and the former NWA and it will be that way this time around. Since you went into the pool some guys with great connections have become qualified and will get hired before anyone in the pool. After they get through those guys, then I'd expect them to give you a shot. I wouldn't hang it up yet and I would be careful with the attitude on this board because it isn't hard to figure out who is who here especially when you throw out your resume for everyone to see. Good luck and I am one who thinks that you along with everyone else in the pool should just be given class dates.