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What matters in this comparison is how much we make. (And, really, I think the comparison should be SWA 737 to Delta MD-88/90, based on the type of flying done and number of pax carried.) If the average SWA Captain is making more, then that's a relevant data point that could be used in helping to make the case for increasing/restoring our pay.
Don't get so lost in the MIT data, sailingfun. There's more to the story than that.
You are correct, and the MIT data should be used only when one can compare apples and apples. MIT uses Form 41 which is not pilot block hrs but aircraft. Given we augment a ton, you cannot look at the figures for block hrs per pilot per month and get an accurate reference of efficiency from it. Using their data we are down at 50 or so hrs per pilot per month, and SWA is at 65-68. If wrong given the fact that we augment.Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
Well boo frickin hoo... I don't CARE if our "cost" to staff a 737 is higher. SWA has efficiencies built into their business model that Delta can only dream about. And Delta has revenue potential built into our business model that SWA can only dream about. What matters in this comparison is how much we make. (And, really, I think the comparison should be SWA 737 to Delta MD-88/90, based on the type of flying done and number of pax carried.) If the average SWA Captain is making more, then that's a relevant data point that could be used in helping to make the case for increasing/restoring our pay.
Don't get so lost in the MIT data, sailingfun. There's more to the story than that.