DLax85
FEDEX 727-SO Memphis
- Joined
- May 11, 2006
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Why would COLA be seat dependent? Does it somehow cost more to live as a captain than a FO (obvious jokes aside...)?
COLA's are often paid on a "percentage" basis, not a "nominal" basis....just like pay raises.
In a contract, each pilot may get a 4% annual raise, but that 4% is higher in "nominal" terms for a Capt then a FO.
If someone determines it cost 25% more to live in CDG or HKG then in MEM, then one could argue the total compensation of a pilot should increase by 25%.