But for the termination of the pre-merger DAL pilots' Defined Benefit Pension Plan, there would be substantially more retirements pre age 65.
It's unfortunate that the PBGC forfeited their right to seek refunding of the Plan once Delta exited Chapter 11 and became profitable again.
Currently, Delta is awash is cash as evidenced by stock buybacks and senior management's compensation packages.
Delta's CEO Just Cashed a $17.6 Million Paycheck for the Last Year ? Skift