The NW pilots ratified the TA. I expect the Delta pilots will ratify their TA soon.

I have nothing against these pilots -- only sympathy and understanding. They really have no choice.

But for ALL pilots in our industry, these ratifications will form yet another step in the steady ratcheting-down of our salary and compensation. I've said it before and now I see even more reason to say it again: we're quickly getting to the point where experienced mainline captains will be earning in the 100-120K range as a typical maximum. I'm more convinced than ever that that's the natural market-driven equilibrium point for our top compensation scales. Sad and frustrating for the more senior pilots, I know -- but for the younger ones, we're going to have to take it or move into some other career field.