That is what I suggested in the last contract survey. As far as people taking advantage and lowering the benefit to prevent abuse. I couldn’t disagree more. How about we design a system that prevents abuse? Why should anyone who is legitimately on LTD suffer less benefit?

As an FYI according to the AIP thread on the Spirit section of this forum it appears they have negotiated an option to pay extra to get a 15K LTD monthly benefit.

Why should we have any less then DAL? Even if there benefit is taxable its still much higher then our benefit even before you add in 32% B plan contributions. It also appears SWA also has a far superior plan benefit.

My two cents.