Originally Posted by
dracir1
I agree.
I haven't looked lately but there used to be a couple of APC threads debating F9 vs regional w/ the main reasons being the type rating AND the fact that the Big 4 hire from ULCCs to weaken them. First year pay could be same a flight instructor rate and people would still apply (perhaps not 1st but at least after not hearing from the others).
We will remain the stepping stone airline regardless of 1st year pay (or lack thereof). Increasing it was a win.
I’m glad we can finally agree on something. Lol. And It didn’t even add to the cost of our initial proposal to get to where we wanted. I’m mean there’s very little downside to that imo.