Originally Posted by
KnightNight
I just don’t believe it’s a money issue, yes I want delta rates and then some but I think to truest solve captain staffing you need better qol options. Look at for instance delta reserve rules, they can’t show before 4pm day one and can’t finish after 6pm on last day (or something
like that) . Give people more control of their schedule. Southwest reserves are guaranteed 15 days off. Money isn’t motivating people that would have the biggest bump (year 2 FOs).
A few points:
1. I think most of us are expecting DAL+ rates & general work rule match (including RSV rules)
as a floor. That’s without even talking about the upgrade problem. While these QOL improvements will likely help with the upgrade problem, my argument is that the current market suggests we could (should) argue for
additional pay incentives into NBCA
on top of the things you’re suggesting. If we have an angle, we should play it- don’t leave $$$ on the table!
2. RSV rule improvements as a solution are geared at incentivizing junior upgrades. We should be encouraging the company to make the seat enticing to the many mid-senior (i.e., more experienced in general terms) pilots who are passing on the upgrade. These are all potential lineholders, so RSV rules are not a factor in their decision.
3. Money motivates. It does. That’s the fundamental principle of a capitalist system. The fact that money is not motivating today doesn’t mean money itself is ineffective; it means the amount being offered is insufficient.