I think the debate is more "could" versus "should" than can't. Each fleet and base is its own little fiefdom where somebody gets to be senior. Removing the pay distinctions in our pilot group nullifies the advantage of seniority for the senior. It also would result in greater stagnation on the junior equipment, since there would be every financial incentive to camp out rather than upgrade.

My solution is the opposite. We should have separate categories for paint jobs, winglets, galley configurations, engine dash numbers, lav floor cover color and anything else we can think of. That way we all can be senior on something