Neptune, just pointing out bean counters always pay themselves first. Regardless of where they are. Ek muppets are not the only ones with their snouts in the trough. Ando's pay rise will always happen now, pilots will always be in the future.
The doubling of profits that delta achieved was done by writing off debt in one year, and making the same money the next but now being able to state huge percent profit increase. Huge bonus and back slapping all round. Oink oink.
Not trying to wake your wet dream, just showing there is no nirvana.