https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ en Thu, 21 May 2026 09:33:49 GMT vBulletin 1440 https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153019-23k-question.html Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:23 GMT Hello all, Question please. 3 day started this morning. Day one was a turn and then 3rd leg to a layover. The turn got equipment swapped so they pulled me off it, and changed my airport report time to 1 hour prior to the 3rd leg. my question is, the entire trip is not eligible for 23k is... Hello all,

Question please. 3 day started this morning. Day one was a turn and then 3rd leg to a layover. The turn got equipment swapped so they pulled me off it, and changed my airport report time to 1 hour prior to the 3rd leg.

my question is, the entire trip is not eligible for 23k is it? Is what they did legal?

Thanks. ]]> Delta HiFly5 https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153019-23k-question.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153011-ira-401-k-rollover.html Sun, 17 May 2026 20:14:26 GMT Quick question for all: does Delta or Fidelity accept rollovers from traditional IRAs to the 401(k)? I Want to “clean the deck” so to speak for mega backdoor Roth. Thanks Quick question for all:

does Delta or Fidelity accept rollovers from traditional IRAs to the 401(k)? I Want to “clean the deck” so to speak for mega backdoor Roth.
Thanks ]]> Delta blue vortex https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153011-ira-401-k-rollover.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153005-spirit-assets-delta-has-entered-chat.html Sat, 16 May 2026 16:52:14 GMT As I alluded to in a post on the airlines gone west section of the site, the company has retained counsel and is requesting notices and future followings in the NK bankruptcy proceedings Looks like carrion is back on the menu boys. Poll for the significance ... As I alluded to in a post on the airlines gone west section of the site, the company has retained counsel and is requesting notices and future followings in the NK bankruptcy proceedings

Looks like carrion is back on the menu boys. Poll for the significance

https://document.epiq11.com/document...=SPJ&source=DM ]]> Delta Jdub2 https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/153005-spirit-assets-delta-has-entered-chat.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152997-thoughts-returning-ltd.html Thu, 14 May 2026 12:56:58 GMT Hey all, long time lurker. I have been out on LTD for a while now and should be betting my medical back soon. Because I’ve been out for so long, I need to choose what category to come back to and I am having a tough time deciding what the best choice for my situation is. I’m hoping to collect some... Hey all, long time lurker. I have been out on LTD for a while now and should be betting my medical back soon. Because I’ve been out for so long, I need to choose what category to come back to and I am having a tough time deciding what the best choice for my situation is. I’m hoping to collect some thoughts from other points of view and see if there are considerations or experiences I’m missing.

First off, I am a commuter. It’s a bit of an odd one too, so the only bases that make sense for me are to the east: NYC, BOS, ATL, DTW, and MSP. Between those, BOS is 330 only (discussed later), I really don't want to deal with 3 airports in NYC plus the seniority boost for going there is quite minimal at my seniority. ATL is the opposite, I'm too junior compared to what I would be in the other bases to make it worthwhile. Which leaves MSP and DTW. In addition to the commute, I really don’t feel that reserve is an option for me.

At DL, I've flown the 220, 73N, and 330. My opinion only, but I hated the 737 and have zero desire to fly it again. The 330 was obviously nice, but I am one of those who cannot sleep in the bunk and the sleep schedule killed me. I'm glad I tried it, but I can't keep doing that to myself. I liked the airplane though, so the 320 would be fine. I loved my time on the 220, and would happily fly it again if it makes sense to.

And because of my commute, my kids at home, and a host of other reasons, QOL is super important to me. I mean, I’ll take making more money if I can, and of course I’d like to get paid as much as possible to fly as little as possible. But schedule control is supreme.

All of this put together, I have narrowed it down to three choices: MSP220B, DTW320B, or MSP220A.
- MSP220B: My seniority would put me well into the first page of the wide report. I would have near first pick of any trips, whether they’re PBS, open time, or premium. I'd presumably get lots of training buy-offs as long as training is going on which should be, well, forever. But it's a growing category that has only existed for two bids periods. The flying isn't fully fleshed out and there is a lot of uncertainty in my head about what a schedule would look like here. It could be really nice, or I could end up flying a lot more to make the same money as other positions. There are significantly fewer GS and QS going out than on the 320, and fewer 23M7 payments due to a generally smaller and more reliable route structure. But presumably I could get a lot of those that come up unless and until the situation changes with a new contract.
- DTW320B, I'd be sub-10% seniority, but not even close to the first page which I don’t expect to change anytime soon. But the 320 appears to be where the scheduling "action" is, and this is the second biggest 320B category at the company. That translates into a much wider variety of destinations and schedule adjustment opportunity, along with premium pickup options. Heck, I see some guys on QS#3 already this month. Having said that, I also see that except for the first few guys (area code seniority), 23.M.7’s aren’t super reliable for any one person and all other premium seems to be much more all over the board with who it is assigned to. And just to top it off, the pay rate a decent amount higher, especially considering I could get 321 pay a lot of the time. It’s a similar situation to the 220, it could work or my expectations could be way out of reality.
- MSP220A, just below 50%. I wouldn't have the advantage of being as super senior as I would as a B, but I wouldn't need to fly nearly as much to make the same money which is its own QOL consideration. My concern here isn't so much being able to get exactly what I want, but rather being able to get rid of what I DON'T want. Are mid-seniority NB A pilots able to drop flying at all and get down to a low credit line, like 50 hours? Even during the summer? Another consideration here is that I still have the 1 yr CA upgrade ticket in my back pocket. If I take a B position and it doesn’t work out as I want, I can transition up after only a year.

I realize that this is a golden handcuffs situation. I have three really good options, and I’m grateful to be in that position. But this is the first time in my career I have the chance to be truly senior, and I want to take advantage of all that that entrails. I'm really curious to see what it's like on this side of the seniority fence. Can anyone offer what life is currently like as a senior B or mid-seniority A out on the line?
]]> Delta EarplugsHelp https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152997-thoughts-returning-ltd.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152992-cowen-conference.html Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:47 GMT This is a consumer conference. Not sure if DAL has presented at this one before. June 3rd morning. ... This is a consumer conference. Not sure if DAL has presented at this one before. June 3rd morning.

https://u9005658.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/...jvv8HN97t9k-3D ]]> Delta notEnuf https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152992-cowen-conference.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152980-union-gear.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:58:07 GMT I saw a few comments about this in other threads so I wanted to break it out. Contract negotiations have kicked off which always begs the question of unity. While we haven't gotten any contract lanyards yet, I have noticed a significant number of pilots, not just new hires, wearing Flight Ops Lanyards. So, do you wear an ALPA lanyard? If not, then why not? ]]> Delta CBreezy https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152980-union-gear.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152966-ups-crash-lawsuits.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:28:12 GMT Sounds like those affected are lawyering up. Named in the suits is the captain of the doomed jet, or more precisely his wife and estate. Plaintiffs are alleging he had a responsibility to not fly a defective aircraft. Also mentioned was that he continued the takeoff with some sort of alarm (bell?)... Sounds like those affected are lawyering up. Named in the suits is the captain of the doomed jet, or more precisely his wife and estate. Plaintiffs are alleging he had a responsibility to not fly a defective aircraft. Also mentioned was that he continued the takeoff with some sort of alarm (bell?) sounding. Likely a fire bell as the engine was separating (after V1).
Of course you can sue anybody for anything if you can find an ambulance chaser devoid of a moral compass (not difficult). But it concerns me that if it made it in front of a jury anything is possible.
Is there a precedent for this? ]]> Delta Boatbuilder https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152966-ups-crash-lawsuits.html https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152958-2026-shareholder-notice-proxy-staement.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:39 GMT https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/27904/000130817926000345/dal2026_courtesy-pdf.pdf https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/d...urtesy-pdf.pdf ]]> Delta notEnuf https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/152958-2026-shareholder-notice-proxy-staement.html