I'm very fortunate, despite the age of our DC-9 series 10, 30, 40 & 50s (our smallest jets, but largest fleet of these in the world). Our contract is about the average Captain pay for a US major, whether DC-9/737/maybe F-100. If on reserve, 12 days off. On a "block" schedule for the month, maybe 12-17 days off: it varies with type and how you bid etc. Each month different. My seniority could hold A-320 Captain (block) here, but it doesn't interest me yet.
Without a union contract, our pay and benefits would be cut by a half to two-thirds.
Many of you comment on the pay at British Airways. Here are some nosy questions: do all the BA pilots belong to "the" union, and if so, are the members serious about receiving comparable pay to the average (western) European major airlines?
[This message has been edited by Ignition Override (edited 29 June 2001).]