That would definitely effect the ability to bust $100k
didnt realize things had deteriorated that badly.
man, they’ve wrecked the place even more than I thought.

he says Hes 39. He will be 41-42 when he flows. AA upgrades are coming down to 3 years in the junior bases. If I were him I’d run a spread sheet comparison. The pay scales are all published. Run one going to Omni this year and upgrading next year, vs going to AA in three years and upgrading in three more. Add in the AA 16% direct contribution vs an Omni 5% match capped at $10k.

Over the 26 years he has left he will be much farther ahead financially at AA. If he values large blocks of time off and can handle one or two longer trips each month instead of 4 or more trips, then go to Omni. K4 allows you to make more than Omni, but you’ll fly a lot more to do it.

If it were me at his age, I’d focus on Delta, United, Fedex & UPS only at this point and then flow as a backup. If I were a 40+ new hire or first or second year FO, I’d take any of the LCC’ or K4/Omni. Waiting 5 more years to flow, then 3 more to upgrade.... you’d never catch up. Plus the QOL is so much better out of the regionals.

my very worst day on reserve here has been better than the best day at Envoy. Can’t say enough good things about Omni, especially when compared to Envoy. Always been a tell it like it is kinda guy, even when people may not like the message.

I’m holding a schedule now of about 4-8 flights a month with the other 6-10 reserve days in either Vegas or Honolulu. Other guys with my seniority are holding 8 flights and reserve days in Vancouver or Honolulu. I basically go on company paid vacation each month to two of the hottest vacation destinations around. I typically bid the one long trip and work it to get at least two-three weeks off over each transition. Its definitely a great job.... but, if I were 39 in his shoes I wouldn’t throw away AA for anything less than Delta United Fedex & UPS.