They did a nice job skirting this question.
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Q5********* Why aren’t the MD-88/MD-90 rates the same as the A-320/A-319?
A5********* The MEC passed a resolution directing the Negotiating Committee to attempt to move the pay rate for the MD-88 up to the MD-90 rate.* That was accomplished with this TA.* Every other category that flies multiple equipment types (737-800/700, A-320/A-319, 757/767) has one pay rate for that category.* MD-88s being brought up to MD-90 rates provides a 2.4% pay increase even before the TA pay rate increases are applied.