Trans States to Fly as UAX in ORD & IAD

[j41driver]

I hope you are not insinuating that Trans States pilots will be flying at substandard rates. We are one of the only airlines that did not take concessions, we extended our current contract by two years instead, plus 2.5% cost of living increases yearly.

You wouldn't mind letting us have a look at your payscale would you? 50 seat RJ CA and FO at, say, years 1, 5, and 10 would be great. Thanks.

 

[phishn@daves]

1st year: CA 52.50 FO 21.22

5th Year: CA 60.76 FO 32.90

10th YR: CA 72.80 FO no 10 yr. rates

 

[Marko Ramius]

Another signal Boyd et al had it right

so we have from now, until 18 months from now to prove him wrong.

While it's certainly not final until the customers (airlines) say so, this latest quote on Boyd's website from Bombardier lends a bunch of credence to his views:

<<"The 50-seat jet has likely peaked and is probably in decline..."
Steve Ridolfi, President of Regional Aircraft, Bombardier. Aviation Daily, 6/19/03>>

Outside of the carriers that were way behind in the first place (UsAirways, UA, and maybe Northwest), I think the 50 has seen it's sales heyday. I doubt if we'll see many new 50 seat orders/options. It wouldn't surprise me if many remaining 50 seat orders get converted to 70's if respective scope issues can be resolved. Any wonder why there's been so much pressure on so many airlines on their 50+ seat compensation?