Unfortunately in the eyes of the elite first class, pilots are just workers , slaves for the cause.
These people dont want to sit next to a stinking worker. Pilots stink, and you are being paid accordingly If another airline goes broke with the high oil prices or merger activity (delta/united) flood the market wath your t & C s go down again. The companies have many rabbits they pull from their hats , there will be no big payrise....................and a total ban on FC travel will probably eventuate , and they will use the excuse of some pilot abusing it on duty.... Watch................