This is great news for those working at the regionals. After years of working for less than optimal wages this is probably a day they won't soon forget. Going to put pressure on some of the other regionals for attracting new pilots though.
Pilots employed at American Airlines' regional carrier subsidiary Piedmont Airlines can earn over $180,000 in retention bonuses.
Elevate Pilot Careers is Piedmont's new retention program, offering current and new flight crew members a generous bonus for committing to the company. The tentative agreement was made in partnership with Air Line Pilot Association, the world's largest pilot union representing over 60,000 crewmembers, and company management. Piedmont said that the program was created to ensure stability for pilots in an industry still battling the uncertainty of the pandemic.
https://www.businessinsider.com/piedmont-offering-30000-to-captains-and-upgrading-first-officers-2021-8
What's the point of an open door policy if inside the open door sits a closed mind?