Originally Posted by Derek Smalls

Sorry to interrupt all of your crowing about your LTD Plan, and I agree that it is a necessary and important benefit, but:

Delta pilots pay 0% for similar coverage

American pilots pay 0% for similar coverage

Alaska pilots pay 0% for similar coverage

I suppose that this could be considered a "win" if you started out with no coverage, but IMHO, you still have a ways to go to return to industry standard.

Not to mention, do you accrue 401(k) benefits while you are out on Long Term Sick? Delta and Alaska pilots do. American didn't need to until their pension plan was frozen and I would be surprised if this was not on the radar for their future.

My purpose is not flame here, but to educate. These are some things to think about for your next PWA.

Good luck, we're all counting on you!