You know , the only people that ever whinge about seniority -are those that don't have it/haven't worked their way up to it....
It's a good way of promoting loyalty within a company and doesn't mean that anyone is less valued or considered.
Every job has to have some kind of perk, and in the airline industry these are becoming fewer and fewer so at least keep the one thing that proves you have done hours/months/years of hard work for your current employer.
The trouble is , in todays pampered to little world, everyone wants everything now, withhout some of the hard work that comes along with certain things.
In a work environment where you have very little direct continuous contact with management, it's just a way of acknowledging your longstanding and appreciated time with your company.
If you aren't / weren't in the right place at the right time, then that is no more your colleagues fault than anyone elses......
Happy Landings.
