Hey Rich,
Yeah i agree that a pay increase would obviously create additional commercial pressures on GA companies, the same way that increase fuel/maintenance/whatever costs do. I understand that the cost of flying would have probably have to increase to cover it.
However, unfortunately, we do not have the final decision as to whether we get an award increase. All we are asking is for some board to consider reviewing it. It's up to them to make the final decision as to whether or not they even review it let alone adjust it.
I think it's at least worth asking the question... and surely the more people asking the better.