It doesn't need to be reconciled for each pilot, but for our group as a whole. As pointed out above, simply divide what the pilot pay/benefit cost was in 2004, by the number of pilots, then do the same for 2014 (or 2015). Compare those two numbers, convert it to a percentage, that's our needed pay rate for restoration.

Now, you can slice it up how ever you want; pay rates, retirement plan contributions, more vacation time, higher min day guarantee, what ever, but you KNOW the company is still making a bunch of money off OUR SACRIFICES. Just look at the manning PBS is saving them! Then there's the combined 767 Domestic/International category with a lower body count, etc. Think that hasn't added to you stagnation?

I'm pretty sure it would be well north of $2 billion between what our pay/benefits cost Delta and NW in 2004, vs. what they are paying us today, when you include our DB funding.

I'm not unreasonable, if the company makes $4 Billion, I'm willing to split it with the stock holders. $2 Billion in improvements to our contract, and $2 Billion in dividends.