SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES
WHAT AMERICAN PILOTS MAKE VERSUS EUROPEAN PILOTS IN 2026...
A transatlantic look at contracts, taxes, and seniority — and why the number on the bid packet is not the number you take home.
SCOTT: Headline pay is a trap. Compare duty rigs, taxes, commutes, and how often you actually sit reserve. A smaller European number with a short commute can beat a US widebody bid that keeps you in a crashpad.