QNH1013
Good question. Considering we have several pilots here from BA, such as ex B777 F/O and ex Captain ( not DEC may I add), then it's unlikely people would leave to work for BA. At least not on the basis of money alone. If guys don't settle here then sure but, in my opinion, they would be worse off in many ways. Starting salary is around £42K so that would give an approx £2700-3000 per month,after tax and including allowances. No long haul command for AT LEAST 15 years and bottom of the seniority/bid list for the next few years. Mainly statesides with 24 hrs off and probably 5-7 trips/month. No final salary pension so a realistic pension pot for a 35yr old joining now would be around £150k. That would give him/her around £9,OOO p/a with current annuities @6%. The Emirates prov fund may not be great but at least all the money is yours, as and when you need it.
Cathay on the other hand........................