Folks there is no point waffling on about the working conditions of office based workers - its like comparing apples with oranges. Office based work doesnt include half the tasks or responsibilities that Cabin Crew are faced with - thats not to in any way undermine the hard work that office based workers often have to undertake, but its just so totally different from flying that comparing other jobs with flying really is a waste of everyones time.
Cabin Crew is a great job - no one here is denying that, and there are certainly lots of brilliant aspects/perks - but at the end of the day, perks don't pay the bills. Sure 2 days in SFO or a couple of nights in Wan Chai are great fun, but they don't pay the bills at the end of the day, unless you Delsey Dine your way around the world - but then that will result in depression, health deteriorating, not enjoying layovers etc.
I agree with the sentiments being posted here by most - a Length of Service based increase/scale for CSS and FSM's, and the rest of the increase spread 50% to wages and 50% to trip pay. That way crew have higher numbers to show the bank as far as Salary goes, and the increased trip pay will help reduce sickness.
Oh and for the record, I no longer work for VS - but still have a lot of passion for that company
