The New York Times (NYT), a U.S. media outlet, reported on the 17th (local time) that pilots’ ransom has risen sharply as aviation demand has exploded in the U.S. since the pandemic. The picture is in the U.S
Pilots have become precious bodies as aviation demand has exploded in the United States.According to the New York Times (NYT), a U.S. media outlet, major U.S. airlines have significantly raised pilot salaries this year. Faced with a shortage of pilots, U.S. airlines rushed to improve pilot treatment.Specifically, United Airlines agreed to raise wages with the pilots’ union on the 16th. The agreement calls for United Airlines to raise wages by 40% over the next four years. Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said, “We have promised our world-class pilots the best contracts in the industry they deserve,” adding, “We are happy to reach an agreement.”
Delta Air Lines also announced in March that it had agreed with the pilots’ union to raise wages by 34% over a four-year period. In the same month, American Airlines also announced a 21% increase in pilot salaries this year compared to last year. The media analyzed, “Airlines have significantly reduced the number of pilots during the COVID-19 pandemic,” adding, “After the pandemic, the speed of supplying pilots is slower than expected.” He then said, “The ransom of pilots, who are high-income workers worth more than $100,000 (about 120 million won), has increased even more.”
JULIE KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL
