Originally Posted by
msprj2
If you want mainline pay rates then go to mainline. Why would delta use us if we cost the same as them. Your line of thinking
Worked great at Comair
That was a different time, now it is all about who can staff and that is going to the airlines that pay the most. Wholly owned airlines have an advantage now because they can pay more but still be cheaper per block hour due to being a cost center. Even if regionals paid the same hourly rate as mainline they would still be cheaper due to work rules, 401k, younger pilot group, etc. I hope EDV gets the $25/hr pay raise.