Originally Posted by
Chuck D
Ok you’ve done the widebody numbers and kind of glossed over the taxable vs non-taxable. How does that work out for a narrowbody 12 yr CA? Aside from the 401k, does a non-capped out pilot do better due to the tax difference? I’m not suggesting we’re where we need to be but it looks like you’re picking the biggest pay scenario of the most senior widebody CAs with 6 weeks of vacation.
How much bargaining power do you want to divert in that specific direction?
I’ll run some numbers later and post. Remember our MEC R&I Chairman (arguable the most knowledgeable on this subject) stated to me he’d also much prefer DAL’s LTD vs ours. He said that from the perspective of what best for the entire UAL pilot group not a certain segment.
It was refreshing to have a subject matter expert from the MEC not sell or a sugar coat the LTD in the TA. He was honest and said the DAL LTD is much better and if we want it changed in TA 2 (if the TA is rejected) let your LEC reps know because they direct the NC on what to attain. Thus me starting this thread. Good on Fred Greene for being honest and not selling this POS.