Well, we all have some idea: annual pay increases in the United contract which take effect Jan 1st of each year show that in 2019 a United 320 Captain will max out at $283.22/hour, plus the 16% 401k contribution. The UPA becomes amendable at the end of this year and both sides are aiming for an early agreement.

I’ll bet you my profit sharing check arriving next month that the new agreement includes pay, work rule, and retirement benefit increases on top of all that.