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Originally Posted by feltf4
Thanks. This is all eye opening..
So although $305 for a wide body at United is impressive it's really not a new thing given 2004 rates that have been listed...
Interesting. I was still in high school learning to fly in 2004, I knew pilots made "mega" bucks, but now that I'm in the big leagues it's interesting to see where we are now and where it actually was before. (Only talking pay rates nothing more)
Guppypuppy makes the best point.
But the other big take away was mentioned above you, the inflation adjustment.
It's been said before, the NEW contracts in many regards are simpply the CONCESSIONARY contracts adjusted for inflation, plus maybe a little. But HARDLY what the pre 9/11 and pre concessionary rates were.
And although pilots are seeing the BEST seniority progression in the last 15+ years at the legacies, keep in mind how few on the list are actually making those "maga bucks".
As in, you don't get hired and slide into a 777 CA seat the next day