Compass to Delta Flow | When Selection Goes Wrong

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Airline flow-through agreements sound like a golden ticket — until they aren’t.

In this episode of the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom and Mike tell the unfiltered story of the Compass Airlines to Delta flow, including failed training, damaging rumors, and how a few pilots can shape the reputation of an entire airline.

This is the side of airline flow no one puts in the brochure.

We break down:

What really happened when Compass pilots first flowed to Delta

How training failures created a stigma for everyone behind them

Why flow pilots felt like they had a target on their back

Base changes, forced upgrades, and reserve life realities

The brutal regional airline lifestyle pilots endured just to “wait their turn”

Why walking away from the flow was the right move for some careers

From couch-surfing crew rooms to hot-bunk crash pads, this episode lays bare the real sacrifices pilots make chasing the airlines — and why blind trust in a flow agreement can backfire.

If you’re a student pilot, regional airline pilot, or considering the airline career path, this is essential listening.

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