The media has been attacking the low wages that the FO made in the Colgan crash. They also have been critical of the commuting lifestyle. If the airlines respond by forcing pilots to live at their base the results could be catastrophic for many.
It is hard enough to make it on airline pay. It would be near impossible to make it if you were forced to live in NYC or most other big cities far from home. I doubt that the airlines will react by raising wages.
Look out for big changes in company commuting policies.
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