Originally Posted by
MaxThrust1
Oh look, the 26th thread on this exact topic.
Not really.
Originally Posted by
M094
With the new contracts, what are some reasons American would still be viewed as the “third best” major?
Lots of info out there on this site with old contract stuff in terms of pay, QOL, etc.
For someone just about to enter the 121 world, it would be very helpful to read, in broad terms, the major pros and cons for each of the Big 3 with their new contracts in terms of pay, QOL, reserve rules, etc.
Thanks in advance.
This is correct. It's easy to bag on the OP for not doing 'research' but the new contracts have changed things and I haven't seen a detailed comparison of the 3 yet.
Contract language only tells part of the story though as does relative seniority in seat/base. QoL is in the eye of the beholder. As mentioned it certainly improves if you live in base. American has big
bases in states without income tax. American has decent reserve rules and you don't have to wear a hat. (No, it isn't a cover, if it were you'd take it off indoors and it would be more bearable).