Originally Posted by
AncientAliens
They're not dealing with the same pay issues. Our rates are anywhere from 40-80% less than what their narrowbody pilots make not even counting profit sharing. First year FOs here make LESS than regional wages. I'm all for optimism but anything short of getting released into the 30 day cooling off period is going to accomplish nothing with Indigo. If we're lucky we might get released a couple years from now but based on recent history with the NMB that's most likely wishful thinking.
It will take a strike. Plain and simple.
In the mean time *****ing about first year pay anywhere is pointless. It's always been low the first year, everywhere.