Originally Posted by
Fat Old Tired
Ok, but that was, what, in the 90s-mid 2000s? When you account for the inflation, we are remarkably similar in terms of real dollars. Not to mention some us new guys (include me) are likely to either be furloughed or hurt bad in the recession. Airlines are now showing a reduction in bookings.
I'm not saying 1st year pay is poverty, but having to tip a couple of dollars each and every van ride will add up each month.
In 2008, I made less than $28,000 as a United FO. That’s a little less than $38,000 today, according to an inflation calculator I found online. I don’t consider that “remarkably similar” to today’s first year pay. And that was followed by over a 4 year furlough. So while our first year pay could use some improvement, it in my opinion is nothing like it used to be.