Originally Posted by
pilot64golfer
Pilot payrates aren't the problem. Its putting the airplane under United's cost structure. Not just pilots, but Flight Atttendants, Rampers, Maintenance, etc. To get that flying we would have to make significant cuts across our CBA to subsidize doing that flying.
I completely agree! I understand the costs associated. All I was trying to say is that if UAL is going to convert the flying to mainline, we shouldn't balk at it solely because of how low the current pay rates are.