And don't forget pilots jumpseat for free on all us carriers as a courtesy. I fly for a LCC completely unrelated to Delta and United but
JS home to Europe (for $0 — and when available they almost always upgrade me to business) on those two carriers almost every other month. QOL is what keeps people happy. And their pilots ride for free on us. What a concept.. I just swap some working days around online to create a block off so I can go to Europe whenever I want without it ever costing me vacation days.. flew 14 hours last month got paid 75. I’m happy. Average on a reserve line I fly is 40/50 hours a month. Pays 75. Switch some days off around online and voilla