Originally Posted by
bafanguy
I agree. The principle is the same worldwide: seats will be filled and airplanes will be flown...regardless.
I just thought the comment about running out of Aussies was funny.
To a certain extent I actually think that might be the direction that we're currently headed though, as improbable as it seems. I know for a fact there are left seat folks from VA who are throwing in the towel for a shot at the American dream, and I've heard rumblings of folks leaving
the career destination as well. Even if you have to make a stop at a regional now, the amount of money on offer is eye-watering.
If anyone is still in doubt about the disparity between careers at home vs here, you need not look further than the latest Alaska TA. They nailed down some excellent quality of life improvements and some relatively solid pay increases. If nothing else, hopefully this will inspire some fight from the folks holding down the home front.
