That was unfortunate Keg! I was in your boat too, but I was very well aware of the numbers for those unfortunate enough to be junior barons and then being displaced by seniority from their rightful position 35,000’ over HNL to 28,000’ over KHI. Would have been a nasty shock
Nor is your pay example making any allowance for inflation. And that’s where it really counts.
The numbers are fact - and show exactly why Alan did such a great job selling the 78 contract.