Originally Posted by
SaltyDog
Since I am the cheap airline pilot, I take umbrage that I'm to blame rather than the managements of these airlines. They have for years sold a product below cost to entice the consumer (me) to buy with them instead of the other airline. I would pay market rate, but they are perfectly happy to sell it to me at a loss and then expect you, my fellow pilot and airline employee, to take a pay cut. We are all chumps. Management has the golden parachutes and you blame the consumer?
A good point, Salty, but I'm not blaming the consumer for the financial state of the industry or piloting profession. I'm just pointing out that the traveling public has proved it will go to the lowest fare, without concern for inconvenience or reputation for service, then they'll complain about it after they get exactly what they asked for.