I don't know how much money Delta's senior management make, but I'm sure many of them make much less than some of the pilots. :-) Nevertheless, senior management deserve to be well-paid especially given the responsibilities they have, most important of which is to enhance shareholder value. This being said, much of their compensation-- i.e. bonuses-- are performance-based. If the airline makes money, they make money. They lose more money, management gets canned.=20 Besides, flight attendants have always been poorly-paid, and have been for a long time. I don't see how that is news. -- Niraj Agarwalla -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John W. Swiman Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:08 PM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Delta strike possible April 17a There is one thing that people also have to keep in mind .. =20 I am not one to defend the unions but lets call a Spade a Spade.. Why not =20 for once Top management cut their salaries so that the normal workers who keep =20 the airlines flying be able to live. =20 I hope that most of you are aware that the majority of Flight Attendants in =20 order to live have to get Food Stamps!.. =20 I have many friends who are busting their backs at Delta (and other =20 airlines) as a profession and have families to support! They have had salary=20 give-backs and in some cases have had their medical insurance either terminated or=20 they have to now pay 80% of the cost and the coverage is nothing. =20 The main reason the airlines are now in deep trouble is that many of the so =20 called established airlines had too many TOP Management people and also when =20 they were flush with money they (the airlines) spent it like there was no =20 tomorrow. =20 Now it is time for Top Management to do their part and give back! =20 Regards, John W Swiman =20 P.S. I know I will get a lot of flack for writing this, but it had to be=20 said!