It seems that as the FedEx Ground network matures, the 757 is able to replace the wide bodies on many domestic routes. From what I have seen on the 757 bidpack, and I don't spend tons of time evaluating past bidpacks, the 757 is replacing many domestic WB routes, mainly the Airbus. Most of CGN flying was once done by the Airbus as well. Now we have 80 guys at NB pay doing that flying.

I know that my view is in the minority, but seeing the numbers of 757's coming, and looking at the long term future of the domestic market, we might one day find ourselves in a 50/50 of NB/WB fleets. By then, negotiating a single pay scale would probably cost us too much.

If implemented, I would probably bid what would give me the best seniority and QOL, for the type of flying that would allow. I think we would really be bidding more purely by seniority in that case. But, in reality, I do like how it works for me now (as the majority seems to like it), I just think that in the long term it would probably be best to have a single pay scale.