Be Real?
Ok, GF has lost and is lossing millions. They Knew (as you say) that something had to be done for the work force to stay. And guess what..... they did it! Schooling, housing, basic... all looked at and adjusted.
Its not cause GF loves me and is promising a great future for me and my family, but its a response to a crisis. (and pretty good one considering the financial crisis as well). What's not real about that?
I'm not saying GF is going to reach the top of the airline industry just because it gave raises, but its a start for the restructuring.
CI100 and HF, I see your both on the massalama list. Well, I'll be sure to gather up a few fa's by the ops door to say.."Sukran, massalama. Thank you for flying Gulf Air"
Good luck to you in the greener pastures of the UAE.