Sorry if the title is a bit dodgy.
Basically I'm Cabin Crew and like my flight crew colleagues a large part of my pay is made up in allowances.
I'm not paid depending on destination, but by hourly rate on top on your basic.
The company line is that my hourly rate is for "meals", they do however supply meals for me on every flight as well, depending on the time of day.
The tax man has just decided to tax me on my hourly rate as well, so I guess he sees them as "salary", not meal allowances.
The crux of my story is this...
I've applied, and been successful, in getting another job in my airline, however it would mean at least a £500 drop in take home pay per month.
This is beacuse they only take into account my basic pay and I just slide across onto the nearest pay scale.
Not only is this job seen as a promotion, it would be managing people of my grade. NOT ONLY them but the next grade of management up as well.
My bank manager, mortgage advisor, and every other person in the world take my "allowances" into account when looking at my pay slip for everything else.
My company even do when supplying a letter proving how much I earn (or equivalent of).
Basically I'm wondering if this situation is the same in other airlines as well, or if anyone has any thoughts or simliar experiences on the matter.
I'll be honest...it's hacked me off, as I worked my nuts off to be successful. Only to told that I'll be managing people of which some will be earning up to twice my take home wage.
My union are willing to help back a challenge to this situation, however using their words "No one has ever done it before."
Does anyone know of any new european laws that might help me out with this one.
Oh well. Thanks for you replies in advance
Happy flying all.
