Originally Posted by
svergin
It was to get our 767-400s and 787s in the same category as the 777 and 747, and to get the UA 757s in the same category as our 737s. Unfortunately it didn't work. But the benefit is that 737 pay is banded up to the 757 and the 767-400 an 787 are banded up as well. I don't get why people want to see those Paybands broken up so the pay can be lowered.
Me either. We will probably end up with north of 100 787's. Far more than 763 + 744 numbers at UAL. Getting those at the higher pay band is a good thing long term.
757's are going away eventually, especially UAL's oldest. The first sniff of a downturn, they will be parked instantly. Several carriers have recently recently deferred 787 deliveries, we could replace 763's quicker than planned.
Personally I like how UPS does it. Fly what you want and get paid by seat and seniority. But, our system is what it is.