I had heard that the F/O's were to sign a petition strongly opposing the move by the company to relocate them to guest houses on overnights. I am not sure if that was ever done or if it had any effect. Based on coversations with F/O's I have flown with the big issue is the fact that they were told upon being hired that while Spicejet was a low cost carrier, this labeling of low cost, did not extend to the cockpit crew.
As far as the Capt's go, expats are on contract and so there is no likelihood of a payraise other than when negotiating a new contract. Our contract specifies 5 star accomodations and so guest houses are out.
Then again our contract also provides for 8 days off a month, and I doubt that most are getting that. We are flying 6 days a week.