Originally Posted by
Jetlife
It is 100% not free. Not only is it not free, but healthcare costs at the airlines isn't all that expensive. In hind sight I think the group gave up a lot to keep it like it is. Having no monthly healthcare costs is cool, but much more emphasis is placed on the value of it than needs to be and that is for sure.
Good point. There could be more intrinsic value in a dc to the 401k and Bfund. I'd take that and a higher salary over "free" Health ins. A family plan at the airlines, is what..maybe 5k/year?