Originally Posted by
Vsop
I can see your view. I think it would definitely change pilot behavior. I would think reserve would go senior as most open time that reserves currently cover for straight pay would be picked up for 150%. That would leave most reserves flying very little. I agree less flying would pay 200%, but more would pay 150%. Overall costs for the company to cover flying might actually increase or they could decrease it would depend on how much open time the company plans to cover with reserves vs how much they plan to cover with green slips.
Until you have people picking up to ALV + 15 in PCS, then grabbing more off the swap board. It’ll drive some to flying more (gotta pay for that second vacation house with its boat) and probably staffing lower. Because there will always be those that max it, especially with a new 50% kicker.