I sure hope some guy in upper EZY management reads this threat and seriously talks to Ray Webster.
For example, why are JetBlue, SouthWest or even Ryanair such great places to work for? They bend backwards to accomodate its staff!!!
This is what I could pull off their respective websites:
JetBlue Flight Benefits
"You and your immediate family members are eligible for unlimited stand-by on JetBlue flights and passes on partner airlines. Your designated buddy or significant other may also be eligible."
SouthWest Passes/Travel Priveliges
"One of the special benefits of working at Southwest is flying free. Effective the first day of employment, Employees, spouses, eligible dependent children, and parents of Employees have unlimited space-available travel privileges on Southwest. Discounted travel arrangements with other carriers are also available through the Southwest Airlines Pass Bureau."
Ryanair employee travel
"Excellent Flight Benefits"
Remember, all these airlines depend highly on the internet and have an extremely low cost base.
Why would these three airlines, which in some ways are an example for easJet to emulate, provide excellent, standby travel to its employees?
Could it be great business sense?
A different approach to the biggest assets (the staff) will surely affect the bottom line and the crewing requirements in a positive way!!
To start treating the EZY staff in a proper way could make such a huge difference, that RW at end of 2004 could be in for a nice bonus on top of his 400K due to a dramatic drop in attrition among staff company wide.
If not easyJet will stay a training school due to high attrition rates
Board of directors, please talk Ray!!
