Originally Posted by
Cyio
Honestly if I were in their shoes, I wouldn't be going anywhere either, especially those that are competitive for an ULCC now. Will be interesting to see how long it takes some of the none-WO to up their scales. I do know Mesa just released some numbers and they were horrible, I would imagine they go back to the drawing board now as well.
This is all good in reality, as it sets the new bottom for the industry and everything should move up from it, however it will be a tough summer. X list here we go.
Those people clearly aren't good at math beyond shiny new pay scale for the next two years. I'm still leaving. I crunched the numbers, and by 2030 (granted nothing is *ever* guaranteed....) ULCC comes out ahead by several hundred thousand dollars. I don't want to slog back and forth flying 25 minuted flights for 5+ years, just to flow and then commute to reserve in JFK on a 73 and wait another 15 to upgrade... Maybe a 23yo FO at the WOs will go for it, but the math just doesn't add up. Regional flying is also about to get swallowed up by mainline due to attrition, and it sure is tough to get to 1000PIC if your 4-day credits 8 hours.
Of course there will be people who want to stay, but a short term raise won't keep people at regionals who are thinking beyond their next paycheck. Those are the kinds of people I hope to fly with at NK. (or FronSpir/JetSpir...)