I don't qualify for any of the bonuses and it is unlikey that I'll qualify for the PA spine. I can however see and understand what the powers have tried to do. Let's be honest , you are never going to please everyone without looking at individuals' case by case. Even then I'm sure that we would still have some unhappy puppies.
The flying pay thing will never be resolved. Get used to it. We were all expecting an increase, `aint never 'gonna happen. The O's pay may come down to match ours but ours will never reflect the closed shop that is O's flying pay!
Like others have already said, "if you aren`t happy then just do one" and take up one of the many jobs available for us out there.
The desert beckons and I'll see you all out there.