ASA/Mekong
This one has been all over the US domestic regional boards, but I was interested in what experienced expat fliers though of it. The US airlines Atlantic Southeast Airlines (which currently has pilots on furlough) is offering the following deal to its pilots group to fly for a Vietnamese startup called Mekong initially operating 4 CRJ-900 aircraft.
Captains
6250 per month.
900 per month housing allowance
1500 per quarter travel allowance
First Officers
4250 per month
800 per month housing allowance
1000 per quarter travel allowance
The contract is only 13 months and pilots will keep their ASA seniority while at Mekong and accrue longevity.
The reaction against has been that the housing and travel allowanced are poor and the pay is way too low.
Those expressing interest point out it is a big pay raise from what they're currently making (sad in and of itself), and say it is a great opportunity to try expat flying without having to take the risk of quitting your stable job at home.
Interested in your comments.