Originally Posted by
waterskisabersw
It's really an excellent read, you won't get an argument from me on that. And it's an excellent look at how the unions formed and how and why the seniority and pay structure formed.
But don't you think that things have changed since 1982 and May of 2000, respectively? I mean, I even made a whole post about what is different now from 2000 in this very thread.
It's important to respect history, but it's also important to learn to evolve from history. Principals learned and executed from both Flying the Line volumes have served us well, but they've also not stood the test of time in literally hundreds of way.
Do I need another bullet point list?
I'll keep this one succinct:
- The regional boom of the aughts.
You are kind of missing my point. Trying to argue weight and speed are no longer relevant hurts the profession. Average aircraft size is trending up rapidly and we may see supersonic airliners at some point. Building new airports in the US is almost impossible.
Your argument as a SW pilot on why you deserve a premium over the big 3 for 737 pay should center on productivity. You are far more productive than the big 3 and should be compensated for that.