My gripe's not with you mr fong.
I don't want to single gl69 out as his comments are generic, but answer them I will. American majors have disappeared, never to be seen again. Will it happen to DL/UA/AA? Who knows but it's a brave man that can claim never.
I agree with you gl69, 19k for ten days work should be the bench mark for our industry. But when their B777 fleet only comprises 18 aircraft or 2% of the total airline and then factor in seniority, well you get my point (then again, maybe you don't). Anyone that has an opportunity to create a viable career (i.e. a decent period on that scale) should be on the DL seniority list or busting their balls to get on it. I'm guessing you've done or achieved neither.
So where is the logic in writing a contract off as 'mental', if your benchmark is so unattainable? Yes, DL have a zillion other aircraft but let's talk B777's in LAX.
The Air China deal may just appeal to someone in the desert who is qualified, wants to head home and now they can make a choice of read the link, ponder their realistic career prospects with Delta or perhaps just do nothing.