Two other US aviation giants are expected to follow suit after Delta airline announced it would introduce future pay rises for pilots. The airlines American Airlines and United Airlines are mentioned. The pilot's remuneration is to increase by 40 percent in the future - this creates pressure for low-cost airlines.

The seriousness of this problem for the pilots involved becomes real at the latest during the protests. However, last December it wasn't exactly done in a respectful way. As the protests about the United Airlines pilots' collective agreements go on, CEO Scott Kirby wants to appear in front of the said audience. However, they only show his back and the union posts the picture on Twitter with the description “The Company has turned its back on Pilots, today we did the same. 4 Years Past Due!”. The airline wanted to accommodate the problem, but the reason for the protests was the negotiation development of the other airlines - these are said to be much more advanced. United Airlines should also follow suit, the airline boss Kirby was not averse to further increases.

American Airlines wants to follow suit - higher pay and higher profit sharing

Last week there was an announcement of a salary increase for pilots of the airline Delta, in the next 4 years their salary will increase by 34 percent - American Airlines now wants to match. As can be seen in a letter from American Airlines boss Robert Isom, the Delta agreement will change some things fundamentally. The US airline is expected to match Delta's salaries, and American Airlines will also seek the same profit sharing. American Airlines compensation is to increase by 4 percent in 40 years, which would result in an annual salary of up to $475.000 for pilots on short and medium-haul routes. This represents an increase of 135.000 euros. Long-haul pilots will be paid up to 590.000 dollars – 170.000 dollars more than before. Profit sharing is also said to at least double if the airline's profits exceed $2,5 billion. However, these increases have not yet been confirmed by the airline, the deal has not yet been announced.

Salary increases put low-cost airlines under pressure

Although the pay rise for pilots will be expensive for the airlines, it will also bring them benefits, according to United Airlines CEO Kirby. The low-cost airlines have to match wages, which will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices.