Originally Posted by David Puddy

OK - if NAI only hires UK citizens for its UK AOC will you be OK with that? Don't be surprised if that happens as a way to appease the protectionist crowds. And the more fuel efficient aircraft like the Dreamliner and the upcoming A321LR help reduce CASMs to the point where they can be profitable - lower pilot wages are not the only reason why NAI can make a profit. Meanwhile, Delta uses a lot of aging 767-300s and 757s over the Atlantic that can't compete on a CASM basis.

Last time I checked, bilateral air treaties did not focus on work rules/wages. If that were the case, Chinese airlines could be blasted due to the extremely low relative wages paid to local Chinese pilots flying 777s and A380s to the US... What about pilots flying for some of the other Mexican airlines serving the US like Interjet and Volaris? Are those pilots paid US legacy wage levels? Are their A320 Captains making even US Regional Captain wages? If not, let's ban them from flying here.