Just answer this simple question:

If SkyW pilots make significantly more than others, say on average $10/hr. more, do you think the flying will stay at SkW for long? Or will it go to repub, etc? (I know this sounds like management speak, but it is a valid point)

The entire cost structure has to be more efficient (than competitors) for the growth to continue. Pilot wages are but a small portion of this. Management has a larger roll in finding and eliminating waste, etc. SkyW can't raise ticket prices to cover increased pilot costs like the JB or Spirit examples above. They can only cut from some other area. I advocate that SkyW takes a bit less profit and pays their pilots and F/A's better.

For what it's worth, I believe Mgmnt gives SAPA a lump sum budget, say $4M
and says this is all that is available for a raise. You figure out how to split it up. Those allocation numbers given are from SAPA, not Mgmnt.