Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
After 29 years in, I understand the compensation differences, civil vs military, however military members do move every three years, so the pay and support programs are there to ease the moves. Airlines do not require moves, pilots do when they want to change seats or upgrade or want to live two connecting flights away from base. When airlines want to close domiciles, close down fleets they should pay for the moves completely.
GF
Sorry GF, but you're wrong again. Airlines DO require moves. In fact, they often FORCE people to commute. When airlines downgrade, furlough, or shift airplanes the pilots who are junior are effected in every way. Many pilots at DAL were recently involuntarily FORCED out of several bases to include MSP, ATL, & DTW. This means they have NO choice, as the lowest paying seat in their base which they live is no longer available to them. They can't afford to move, because the housing collapse caused so many to be upside down on their mortgages. DAL will not pay for the loss on the sale, so many are now FORCED to commute.