Originally Posted by
scambo1
Sure you do.
They will make it back in upgrade, ability to move to where they want to be based (and not commute), and in a higher relative position on the seniority list.
You just don't want to concede it.
There are a TON of pilots that commute, and being bumped to a lower paying aircraft will not change that. Those thousands of us that live in Florida for example will not benefit in any way by your theory. higher relative position on a seniority list is not a panacea. Unless you live in base, you don't get Greenslips with any kind of regularity. So let's go to 1.5x over 80. that will be a job killer for sure, because guys are *****s as it is. Just imagine if they know they are gonna get premium pay over 80 hours. One benefit: reserve will ROCK at that point, except they will whittle the numbers down based on usage. Oh, and what is this upgrade that will be available for the junior captains on the 757?
You're right, I don't want to concede it, because your theory is wrong. 2.5% less is 2.5% less. There WILL be people that will be taking haircuts. Period. Trickle down economics.