Originally Posted by
controlledrest
Last year 13th Month was withheld from the Captains. This was a straight kick in the nuts. It wasn't about the money, it was designed to really piss off the most expensive pilots, hoping to push up the resignation rate. With POS18 the cost reduction with senior pilots being replaced with new ones is even greater, so don't expect 13th month this year. Especially as there was no obvious push back.
The master plan is reduce costs to below those of HKA. The management don't have the skills to provide a product pax will pay a premium for. It's all about cost cutting.
Last year I recovered the lost 13th month with sickness and line flying decisions (want to spend USD500? Pull full reverse).
What's your plan?
Salaries section has already confirmed NO 13th month this year for CX pilots. KA of course will get theirs.