Maroon coloured blazers and the chance to visit Wales on a regular basis, no doubt with crap overpriced coffe !! I can see why you left VS.
It does tend to p**s me off slightly at the lack of financial incentives payed out these days compared to similar roles elsewhere, but then again, you hit the nail mentioning heavily subsidised flights as a major perk which, personally, I use to the absolute full. It's not all bad.........
One day I'll get a proper job, but, until then, I'm off to plan my next holiday !!