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Old 08-25-2011 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
Doesn't the formula we use include range and lift as factors? I would think if we get an aircraft that model that has greater range it should demand more pay. I'm honestly not flaming here. Just thinking out loud. I'm am somewhat amazed at the negativity we are seeing from a new aircraft order for mainline though.
The PWA doesn't have a formula - it has a pay rate table. It's got a line for the 737-900. Now one might argue that Boeing makes a 737-900 and a 737-900ER, and we don't have a pay rate for the 737-900ER.