Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Ok, so with the contract going to the pilots for vote, can anyone explain to me why NWA pilots would accept a 6.5% direct contribution and DAL would maintain 11%? I understand we have some fully vested guys at the top, but for those of us on the bottom with no defined benefits whatsoever, how can this be acceptable. Better yet, how is one to plan and prepare for the future with that kind of a match. My last regional airline put in 6%... This must be a f joke.