why would anyone want to come to Heathrow?
That's an interesting question! I take it that you are talking about the operational work, and the constant traffic etc...
Talking from experience, it wasn't the traffic or workload that I disliked. It was the culture, and the attitudes of a number of people there, that made me want to leave.
I'm sure that it is vastly improved now, especially thanks to people like Gonzo (and his waistcoats). I would actually love to go back and have another go, but the nightmares won't let me, especially as a lot of 'those' people remain.
I agree that a financial incentive is needed for people to move units. But that is possible without putting in a £30000 pay differential a year. That differential has divided the company in a very bad way, and actually made the reputation at Heathrow worse than it is.
The banding needs to be looked at, especially as the Red Barron doesn't actually know anything about it (He's been asked twice about it on barstool visits at my unit)
Sonic