It is important to note that the overall wage claim from AIPA is not 2.5% pa as reported in the press. The combined effect of the annual and classification increases currently proposed by AIPA is 14.4% over three years. The combined effect of the wage claim, classification table and travel claims submitted by AIPA is a cost increase of approximately 26% over three years, equivalent to an 8.15% increase year on year.
I have to admit that I am a little bit confused here. One side says the pilots want 2.5% and the other side says its more like 8.15%.
I suppose the truth is somewhere inbetween.
Anyone care to elaborate further please.