Originally Posted by
LuvJockey
I'm sure that'll be the next line. SWA lied in order to lowball Delta's pilot negotiations. SWA is coming to ATL. SWA is undercutting our fares. SWA is buying pizza for ATC. SWA is killing kittens...
Let me think here - roughly the difference between average compensation at SWA vs Delta is $193,000/$142,000. By my estimates, Delta's avg pay in ALL aircraft has to increase 36% to equal SWA wages. I have no idea what that means for narrow body rates, but I am estimating that it has to be around a 50% raise just for equity.
You want real numbers, I'm about to give you enough to make your eyes water.
I'm not baiting you, nor am I Southwest bashing.
I really want to know.
For what it's worth, I'm glad that you guys were able to keep your pay rates when much of the rest of the industry collapsed over the last decade. Because of Southwest, we have a point of reference for recovering our contract.
As for Southwest coming to ATL, that's not even on my radar. When Southwest starts flying from New York to Prague and Venice, then I may take notice.
I'm having trouble with you saying one thing, and a government form saying something else. Why are the numbers so different?