Hmmm i've been both crew and ground staff for VS, and whilst i genuinely think everyone deserves a pay rise as both roles are tough, disruptive to your life and tiring in their different ways, maybe a more fruitful time profit wise should be selected to ask for a pay rise.
Yes, we made a profit last year but that money has to go to re-investment to keep the company afloat.
I barely survive on what i earn but i wouldn't want to work anywhere else.
All good things come to those who wait, and we'll get our pay rise - when the company can afford it.
And as for striking - i can't believe there are people selfish enough to jepordise everyone's jobs - not just crew, ground staff but EVERYONE in the company to have a few extra pounds in their on-line pay slip.
A strike would ruin us and make us look like a crack pot airline.
Grin and bear it for now! The future's bright, the futures Virgin!