Originally Posted by
zippinbye
I guess much of your post is a bit "tongue in cheek," but I'll point out a couple of issues with it:
1) HSAs have contribution limits. For 2016 they are (thank you random internet site for the following): "HSA holders can choose to save up to $3,350 for an individual and $6,750 for a family (HSA holders 55 and older get to save an extra $1,000 which means $4,350 for an individual and $7,750 for a family) - and these contributions are 100% tax deductible from gross income."
2) I don't want to fly 16.57 days per month, thank you very much.
3) We're not in the business of "saving face" for Delta. We were violated in bankruptcy and disrespected in C2015 TA1. Saving face is the furthest thing from my mind!
Otherwise, I get the gist of what you're saying.
There is a lot of tongue and cheek. But unfortunately come to the 717, 16 days on buys you a line at less than 87. Less days on and you probably won't have a line since 92% of the trips have been four day trips or five. So pick your favorite four 21 hour four day trips or you're preferred off reserve days. One or the other.
As to the HSA... We'll pocket the rest for life insurance, dental, etc.
As to the save face thing, I'm hearing it. I think it's going to be a common thing we hear. So I'm going to hVe fun with it.