An American Airlines pilot’s pay stub has ignited a fresh flashpoint in the debate over U.S. wages, after a screenshot showing nearly $458,000 in year‑to‑date compensation ricocheted across social media and left many users stunned. What the viral post showed A Miami‑based Boeing 737 captain’s pay statement, originally shared on Reddit and then amplified on X by the popular Breaking Aviation News & Videos account, lists year‑to‑date earnings of about $458,000 as of mid‑December. The pay line that grabbed ...