We're waiting for the industry to bring the 'A' plan back. The majority of us still have ours so that is a big cost to Alaska and a Hugh benefit to pilots in retirement. The actuarial payout for a 30 - 35 year Captain is between $2M -$3M depending upon years of service. Or in other words, worth $30k - $60k per year.

So before you start talking about raising the compensation bar, you should look at total compensation. In that regard HAL is WAY behind.