Wow. I, as a 6th year 88 FO, would be making nearly $250,000/yr after those raises. An MD88 captain would make $410,000/yr. It's fun to dream about, but the reality is that if that contract were to be implemented, I would most likely be furloughed within a few months.
How could Delta compete with other airlines while paying wages so completely beyond the normal of any American or International airline?
EXACTLY!! For some reason, Purple Drank thinks our negotiators can go to Mgmt. & ask for a 200% raise? Especially when we're already making nearly a $100 more than our brothers-in-profession at US Air.
Purple, please tell us you've been drinking some of Grandpa's moonshine again!
35% + 15% + 15% + (+10%) = approx. 200% increase in pay for 12yr narrow body Captain.
GJ