Originally Posted by
Flitestar
On the pay...not even close. An FO would have to wait 5+ years at Delta to make what he/she would make in EK/FD and even EY on year 1. And this is without even getting into the tax free scenario you'd be in UAE. Upgrade is much shorter on some of those carriers too compared to most majors here, throw that in there too to account for added income as a CA.
I made more last year as a rather junior DL 320 FO than my friend who is a 380 captain at emirates.
Granted he has housing paid for and most of his income is tax free, but I was shocked to learn how little he actually brings in.
You guys stuck on the "well they pay more than the regionals" thing are looking an inch ahead instead of looking miles ahead as you should be.