Originally Posted by
Waves
So just so I get credit for another post (I'm trying to catch acl, ha) here's one thing we need to fix. I'll never get to fly it, but the 747 should be a much higher pay rate than the 777. The same rate, are you kidding me? To have those pay rates the same is an insult to that magnificent machine and 8th wonder of the world. Weight, range, and speed, my friends. Even us junior guys should push for that one. It's just not right the way it is.
Being a huge global carrier without a 747 on the property was an embarrassment to the DAL pilots. I for one want to thank the DAL N guys for bringing those to our fleet. I'll never be able to fly it, but at least it is here for the world to see. Now if you could just convince The Man to buy some A380's, we would really be somebody.

Finally, a south guy that agrees with me on this point. I've said on here more than once that we set a bad precedent by paying the same payrate on those two. I don't think there's any way that it will get fixed until after the fences come down. By then it may be a moot point anyway.
Totally unrelated... I just finished my first trip since Feb 2003 (OE on ER). I had a great time and was very well treated by all the folks down in ATL. Good to be back.