So the truth finally comes out.
Whilst I agree that Godfrey derserves a reward for his efforts, what of the staff at Virgin Blue, $1000?
This perhaps better than anything else is the ultimate manifestation of the management culture in many LCC around the world, Southwest excluded.
Whilst management pick up typical executive salaries and huge bonuses, staff are paid far less than their 'full service' couterparts and expected to be content with what scraps are thrown at them.
Now the airline is going public there will be increased pressure on costs, particularly given that now a more public reporting system must be established.
With all this combined with the export of new jobs to an even cheaper version of the company in NZ it is little wonder that the troops are getting restless.
I guess the new ethos for LCC staff should be 'use them before they use you'.