I have a few friends already suggesting this WILL happen (from their Birdseed Airways point of view)
Yet another stealth tax. Why change it now... The aviation industry is already showing signs of a slowdown due to the 'fuel' costs - another conspiracy for another thread for another time... As well as a host of other issues.
Peolpe will just not want to become cabincrew. The money isnt all that great in general, considering unsociable hours, time away from home and possible health risks from continual flying over the years...
What next... I dread to think