Lumberg, what you don't know can just about fill up the universe. First of all, the tanker has no nav. Second of all, I have a while before I retire, so I have not been turned down by Delta. Finally, what makes you think I would want to work at DAL? Crumby work rules, pay cuts....man...sounds like fun.
I work with reservists that are Delta guys. A young pilot in my squadron asked one of them if he'd help him get on at Delta and the Delta guy said, "I'd have to ask you to get your head examined first. Why would you want to work here."
Sorry to burst your bubble bro. A decade ago, you were the cat's meow...now you are a stepping stone to FedEx, UPS, and SWA. Sorry man. That's the facts. Perhaps if you stand up for yourselves and get your money back (which I think you are more than entitled to) then maybe you'll be the SWA of the 121 carriers. But for now, I'll just wait until I retire. If I can't get on at SWA, then I'll collect a paycheck at Delta until I can get the big money at one of the major players.
Good luck with the merger. Don't let them staple you.