Originally Posted by
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Pilot pay is less than 1% of operating cost, but why would the airlines raise pay when pilot groups are taking pay cuts to get new aircraft. At some point pilots are really going to have to question their choices. I don't know about you all, but my time is worth a lot more than what we are paid.
Pilot costs are 7 to 10% of the total cost to operate most major airlines. I gave no idea where you came up with 1%.