Why is the idea of equality creating such a divide? For every base there should be one re-numeration package. This means the take home pay, or taxable income, is the same for everyone doing the same job. Taxable income is whatever financial reward given to you by the company. This is the sum of salary plus whatever allowance and bonus.
Are the expats so dispise of the CEPs that they don’t want to be seen as equal to them? If IlovePX had his/her way, all CEPs have to seat at the back of the crew bus and walk behind the expats.
A “local” captain getting a lower re-numeration package than a junior expat F/O is simply wrong. Even Stevie Wonder can see the in-justice in that and so will the public. You think BA or QF cadets have to put with same double standards throughout their careers?