From CNBC:

Expect packed planes as airlines prep for busiest summer ever
Airlines for America expects a record 236.1 million people to fly between June 1 and Aug. 31.
That's an increase of 3.7 percent compared to last summer.
Rising household net worth and low airfares are helping to boost air travel.
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sigh, non-reving and commuting is going to be a nightmare. I've already noticed that our planes are filled to capacity more than they have been in the last few months.

20% pay increase and forfeit nonrev benefits...I’d rather make enough to pay full fare for confirmed seats for my family than watch 7 oversold flights leave without us.

If you forfeited non rev benefits, how would commuters get to work?

and for 20%? Not even close.

At least 4 trips to Europe per year, usually with a family of 4...and first/business class on almost every flight. Plus the other small trips. The costs of that would be over $100k.

but don't you know we CHOOSE to commute.

121 outsider here. I’ve always been curious. How can you get into business or first class on an international flight?

By listing for a flight with unsold seats in business class.

Yeah it’s easy. It’s space available. Although on international flights your taxes will be higher the higher class you go.

Nailed it...

How does that pay for groceries or college?
I think alot of us would be happy to trade non-rev benefits for an extra
$20K a year.