Inflation plus the VAT implementation of 5% last year was met with 3% step, so we lost out. This year further inflation and not even 3% step to allow you to even keep pace. Will this aid retention? I leave that to your imagination. Will it aid recruitment? It will make little difference but do you really want an a long haul airline eventually totally crewed by 2000 hour first officers?
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Depending on the source the cost of housing expenses dropped about 30% in 2018. Considering the VAT and inflation in consumer goods.... unless EK has reduced housing allowances everyone is making more money! Unless, of course, someone made a poor choice and purchased in Dubai! For those who are renting and still receiving their housing allowance they have done quite well for themselves.