Originally Posted by
24Whiskey
The argument about DTW and MSP stagnation is moot as there really isn't an alternative right now. Skywest at DTW being the exception - for now.
MSP flying has shrunk from mainline through all the regionals. Fact of life.
Makes the argument of living in base vs. commuter less than clear cut. At least commuting gives you some flexibility in these situations.
...or people move to the base with movement. Like what happens at any other job...
The histrionics regarding MSP shrinking are getting old. Mainline departures and overall boardings for Delta are up YOY. Regional departures are being reduced. Bad for us, good for the industry.
As far as the salary vs rate argument goes, consider this. Turning the bonus into a "salary" is a much larger concession for a much larger portion of our pilot group than the resulting pay cut for a much smaller portion of our pilot group at the 83 hour conversion. This of course doesn't include improvements in sick and vacation accrual, increases in 401K and per diem, as well as QOL improvements like long call reserve that are on the table.