Originally Posted by dutch rudder

Our pay rates were a product of the industry at that exact time… not a cop out by our pilot group or NC. The only company to get a TA before us was Sun Country… and for a short time, our pay scales were among the highest. $232 looked pretty good when DAL was at $206 for the same equipment. G4 management was brilliant when they finally decided to “give in” just before things exploded. Do you think our NC would have negotiated our rates if the SWA and DAL new pay scales existed at that time? Probably not… they would have had more leverage.

Unfortunately, you can’t use your peers “hypothetical new pay scales” at the negotiating table. See Allegiant! Fortunately for you guys, you’ll benefit from being behind a few other airlines in the TA department. From where I’m sitting, your timing makes me a bit jealous.

However, you’re setting yourself up for extreme disappointment if you expect to be higher than Delta