Cabin Crew Pay - Time for a Change?
The present situation will allow many airlines to drastically realign their payscales for crew members.
Based on real life (ie the world outside airlines), I'd suggest the following:
1) Captains: pay equal to senior managers
2) First Officers: pay equal to junior managers
3) Pursers/CSDs: pay equal to or slightly higher than First Officers
4) Cabin Crew: substantially increased in current terms to encourage personnel to view flying as a viable career.
In addition, I'd suggest that the seniority system be abolished and that promotion be on the basis of ability and mutual agreement.
Comments/suggestions?