I just think that flying 757's and 767's for what you fly them for is ridiculous. Just like SkyBus and flying the Airbus for what they fly for. Allegiant guys use the same argument with regards to low pay. They justify it by saying they are home every night and quick upgrade.

Our company is one of the better "commuters" to work for. Our first year pay is horrible. I could go to Trans States and get paid more first year per hour, but make more at SkyWest because of a minimum daily guarantee. But yes, the per hour rate is disgusting.

Being that you only have 48 seats, you obviously must charge a lot more for tickets. That is where I got the corporate comparison from. I just can't see how you think it is good for the rest of us flying for the rates you do. On a seat by seat basis, we make near United rates. If you put your aircraft to the normal capacity, I would be willing to be we make more than you. Again, on a seat by seat basis.

No matter what I say or anyone says, there will always be people who will fly for less. It's been going on since the beginning of the airlines. If you guys can justify your decision, good for you.

For the sake of my argument, we'll assume your 757 holds 150 people compared to my RJ which holds 50.

EOS First Year FO makes $0.44 per seat.

SKYW First Year FO makes $0.385 per seat.

EOS 2nd Year FO makes $0.446 per seat

SKYW 2nd Year FO makes $0.697 per seat

Again, that assumes your aircraft is configured for 150 people.