Was talking to a very senior EK Line Eng the other morning. They have just been given a pay rise. 800 Dhs per month, regardless of length of service. That is the same as 1.5% for a senior eng with dual type rating.
Yes , he said the MAS blokes are going home in droves, and taking existing EK Eng with them. MAS was also in SIN with the same offer and took quite a few from there.
I think it is now plain which airline has figured it out first. Maybe the others will follow