The guys were probably offered rejoining contracts before the 25% salary reinstatement. Its probably back to the normal year 1 salary now.
Married pilots, especially those with families may not return. Don't think the wives would be too happy in relocating especially, after the way they were treated. Some could commute, but if the company plans on reducing the terms of the schooling allowance and the quantum then that would be a big NO NO. Some may still come back. At the end of the day, everyone that returns have their own reasons. Thinks have not been easy for everyone over the last year and still no one knows exactly when they may get a new job or a recall. Circumstances change for everyone from day to day.
But those who do return would definitely bailout the moment they get offered a decent job or the moment they finish their bond. There is no more loyalty either way, the airline showed everyone that they were just a number. And that they can do anything as they please. I personally see the ME3 having a hard time keeping people after this. Turn over rate is going to be higher than before. It would affect them in their expansion plans. Only way to mitigate it would be to offer higher salaries in the coming years. They were one of the higher paying airlines about 10 years ago, but not anymore, lots of others have caught up with them. The only thing that had going for themselves was family security, a decent salary and the perks. All of that aint going to matter to most once the jobs open up.
Last edited by The Rage; 22nd Apr 2021 at 04:32.