What part of my previous post didn't explicitly answer your question? As per the current LOA only a equal number of the pilots that flow up to Delta may flow down to Mesaba. There are already provisions that give unequal protection to the mainline pilots in the event of a flowback. They automatically take all captain positions and the seniority number of the pilots who previously flowed up. Right now they would replace mesaba pilots #63-134 seniority, from day one of ground school. That's an equivalent of instant 14-18 years of seniority, wouldn't you love instant 18 years at Delta?? Those who elect not to flow will lose QOL because of the flow back. Delta mainline pilots lose nothing by allowing pilots to flow up. You speak of quality control being lost with a flow up. News flash we've already been flying the NWA/Delta "product" since 1986 (for Republic Airlines since 1983). Mesaba Airlines has a 66 year perfect safety record!!! The average passenger knows no difference between my little 900 and your maddog. They both have Delta painted on the side. I realize you have sacrificed a lot to get where you are. To see a person not "sacrifice" and attain a mainline number is what really urks most flow-thru opponents on the mainline side. Quality control is pure lip service. If you truly worried about the safety and "integrity" of Delta you would bring all flying back under ONE seniority list. Until then (which I won't hold my breath for) I will proudly give my best customer service/safety for Mesaba Airlines dba Delta Connection.