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01110011
That argument made sense before $100 an hour FO’s.
yes, we cost more due to benefits. That being said Mesa operates to make money. You’re telling me we can afford to pay Mesa’s profit margin, all their admin/overhead bloat, and $100 an hour for an FO but we couldn’t pay a United FO $100 an hour to fly a 175?
The reason these regional rates aren't meaningful is that they are short term until they shut down. Their business model isn't sustainable with attrition where it is. These rates are literally to entice people to stay until the last day.