Absolut, Dash,.....you are of course correct. They are the Delta numbers. I believe the correct number of crew is presently approx 12500, and will be over 15000 when the USAir deal is done. Needless to say, the numbers quoted are representative of nearly ALL the US majors (or soon will be....!), and show the appalling lie being told by our managment in regards to the 'market value' of our package. Tony is without doubt the most immoral of a seriously immoral group of managers. Let's ALL start to confer TOGETHER and formulate a plan to bring this degredation of our careers to a halt......unless of course you think you are only worth what you are presently getting....? Call and email the AOA, and tell them that you are READY to take appropriate action....to ensure the restitution of our monetary and lifestyle expectations.