Originally Posted by
poydras
Recently had a chat with an LCC NA pilot.
he had almost as many days off as I have with the
only difference that I had “2 weeks leave”.
This is a Low cost carrier with better roster solutions.
Easy swaps, no hassle, accommodating crew schedulers.
I could tell they value their pilots
These things are NOT because they “value” their pilots. It’s because they “value” (via enforceable law) their detailed contract that was achieved through sacrifice and unity of the pilot group.
Make no mistake, it’s that way because they HAVE to, not because they WANT to.