Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
FlyingKat,
There is no plausible argument that flying RJs at mainline rates is economically viable UNLESS, you mean RJs fly under the mainline seniority list at even lower pay scales. Add in the much higher costs of all the other parts and RJs wouldn’t exist. They tried “B scales” and they created the same problem you bemoan—dissension. Better dissension on another property, I guess.
GF
It isn't economical to fly RJs with the guys up front getting paid mainline wages. I'll agree with that.
It's also not our problem. Making the operation profitable is managements responsibility. If the model of paying pilots a livable wage to fly their airplanes isn't profitable, I frankly don't give a damn. Sounds like they need to find a new model where we all benefit, not one where we take it in the shorts so they can make coin.
Why does the sacrifice fall on us? It amazes me how many of my regional collueges want nothing more than orders for bigger jets.
Less regional lift, more mainline flying.