Unless they are trying to prevent a mass exodus to higher paying aircraft by senior FOs who lose their lucrative bid LCA income. But I kind of doubt that will stymie some senior NB FOs from just heading straight to the WB list. But it was just a thought.

But even if I was paid equal to 320 pay as a 717 FO, it doesn't mean I won't jump ship just because there is no pay difference. Sometimes I just want a change of scenery. And maybe, no yoke. Sick of yokes.