Originally Posted by
stinsonjr
Yes, but how did CA's and FO's fare from 1971 to 1979? This would be more accurate. I do not know the numbers, but can tell you I heard a LOT of TWA Captains complaining about SWA pilot pay demonstrating that pilots would work for nothing and undercutting the industry.
SO that makes it ok for VA guys to lower the bar? I dont think so. Like I sad 100 times before...if SWA paid like that now I WOULD NOT WORK AT SWA. I chose to apply to a company that actually pays its employees. SWA pilots werent bragging how great it was and how high the loads where either. They were barely staying alive. If things are so peachy at VA then the pliots need to start doing something about their low pay. Branson has deep pockets let him pay better.