Originally Posted by
Planetrain
Not directed necessarily at you trip, but what is the preoccupation with 20% DC? (Or any DC increase?) An equivalent raise accomplishes the same thing and more.
A 4% raise plus a 4% DC increase is worth less than an 8% straight raise.
Good point.
20% DC is just a number right now where based on current rates most pilots will meet the IRS Company Contribution Max without contributing a dime of their own money.
The goal for many is to get DC to a point where that becomes a reality for every pilot.