Such a sad state of affairs. This profession really is finished if schemes like this are allowed to continue. Paying a crappy airline money to fly passengers who are also paying this crappy airline to fly is simply wrong.
But hey, it seems there are plenty of people out there with a low enough level of self-worth and a high enough bank balance to actually do this so it will continue. To me, those who take up this 'offer' are just as guilty as the airline involved.
And don't preach to me with the usual 'its my last option' crap. It isn't, hold on to your credability and stay well away from this excuse for a job!