Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Also remember that it’s called an economic cycle for a reason so when the music eventually stops the flying will slow. It will happen, we just don’t know when. Pilots companywide will be flying the low end of the credit range and those that really hustle will be fighting over scraps. Junior pilots with high credit months will be something that’s talked about in the past tense.
High credit is something to enjoy but not something to expect when making financial plans for your family.
We have lots of guys in the bottom 1/3 of the seniority list that have not seen anything other than great times at UA. Half of them are veterans of the “lost decade” and know the score. The other half not so much.
I can't wait for the next downturn.
Right now I'm hustling (hitting 90-100 credit hrs/mo as a commuter) but banking a ton of coin. As soon as things slow down, I'll be dropping trips and taking a lot of vacations. Make hay while the sun shines and definitely make sure to save for a rainy day.