Originally Posted by
Bottlen0se
I realize optimism doesn’t go well on these boards, but I personally believe that we reach an AIP if not next week then the following session. TA before the end of the year. Also bet whatever is sent to us won’t be a blowout but will be good enough to pass. Company will likely give in to most of our asks.
I agree. On balance, it will be a solid gain for Delta pilots.
I’ll stick with my prediction of a “Christmas surprise” articulated in another thread. I will also stick with my belief we will see 100% retro back to Jan 1 2022, no retro for 2020 and 2021. I expect pay raise effective Jan 1 2023 will handily beat inflation for 2023, sufficient to back fill inflation for both 2021 and 2020. Out-year raises for 2024,25 will marginally exceed the 3 year rolling average inflation rate (currently 4.6%). Result: a 5 year period with a positive real rate increase of approximately 1% annually.
Most here will hate it and call for immediate demolition of the MEC and the airline.
The TA will pass 72-28.
**Disclosure**
Of course I’m a company planted trial balloon pilot. As an insider, I will absolutely confirm that this board accurately represents the opinions of the average pilot and management. It is a critical tool to formulate management’s table position.