SteaminD...
You may have to fine tune your numbers there a bit. Without distracting from your entirely valid point, one LA return is probably closer to 40% of a line, no? (Excuse my ignorance, but would five trips in two months not be typical?)
Also, the guy in question has every right to bid lifestyle. What else is he going to do? The company has amply demonstrated that any career aspirations are a pipe dream.
All of that said...I did ask a 380 S/O what he made in 2013. He showed me his end of year number...it was eye popping. It was heavy on overtime, and probably 30% fatter than his junior peers. Still...slightly more than twice a Dash -8 captain.
I am not going to suggest for a second that these guys should not grab all they can with both hands. They have been amply instructed in this by the CEO, managers and the board. If we had adult leadership and a sober discussion I am sure all of the foregoing would change...but not under the current group of looters.