winstonsmith
Just one example, as a guide to the sort of money we are talking about. A week or so ago while visiting cc friends and discussing the various threads on this subject, we added up his wifes pay slips over the last 12 months.(with her agreement!) Old contract purser on WW Lhr working 50%.
Total pay and allowances approx £24000. So about £48000 pa for a full time contract.
No wonder there is a fight to keep this sort of reward.