The raw truth?

Dear workforce-

Delta has reaped the rewards of consolidation. We have raised fares and fees and it has been extremely profitable ;however our ability to pass costs along to our customers is not infinite. Southwest is getting its act together post Air Tran consolidation and providing strong price pressure on fares, American is newly resurgent post bankruptcy, and the ULCCs such as Spirit and Frontier are nipping at our heels. Our customer base won't tolerate further fare increases. Costs are costs, and they must be cut or covered.

Top managements' priorities are the front-line workers such as Pilots and Flight attendants and we have to cover the %14.5 raise somehow, so if you are management or salaried, you have a target on your back. Fluff and non-fluff will be eliminated and in many cases job functions will be doubled-up to those who survive the job cuts. If you are not cut be glad you still have a job.

Sincerely,

Delta Management