Originally Posted by
Regularguy
1257:
Something I learned a long time ago is to present figures which really mean something and frankly I don't get what you are trying to say.
What we all need is a comparison of actual current pay rates not some mythical adjusted rates. What are UAL, CAL, DAL and SWA pilots really getting paid today. No adjustment for inflation, 2000, 2004 etc. Just the cold hard facts.
By doing so it will be shown how much greater SWA pilots are actually paid. You might also add in any cash payments to the associated 401K ("b/c") plans and add these values to the pay.
Apples to apples please!
Have to agree with Regular Guy, Mr. 1257. This chart is utterly useless for the masses, which is the focal point of any discussions. You chart is an outlier. i have an MBA in Finance and can tell you that, i may understand this but doesn't mean i can explain it's validity or applicability. Thanks for the work though. Straight pay comparison would be best.