Originally Posted by
RealityCzech
Qantas' labour cost base is higher than almost all of its competitors - especially those in Asia, Middle East, New Zealand and South America.
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Qantas's non-front line staff cost base is certainly higher than most other airlines, in fact the executive remuneration is one of the highest in the world. But what we are really talking about here is flight deck costs...
Emirates - Higher
Etihad - Higher
Qatar - Higher
Cathay - Local pilots only are cheaper
BA - Higher
China - Local pilots only are paid less
What does South American airlines have to do with it? I'm sure the stream leader has all the appropriate figures for flight deck comparisons for your perusal...