Originally Posted by
Squallrider
Because Skywest isn't a dumpster on fire , we fill classes. Why give bonuses when you can fill classes? As anyone knows a retention bonus is very unlikely to stop you from moving on, it might stop a few going to a LCC but if Delta calls 20k isn't going to stop anyone.
It is all supply and demand. SKYW wasn't a dumpster fire either when they raised pay from $22 to $30 and eventually $36.50 or so... If there is a perceived need to increase competitiveness, I am sure rates will go up. Whether that is packaged as a straight raise, bonus or something else is really just packaging.