When Etihad started a few years back they were paying a bit over half of what they are paying now (which is not that much anyway).
So, it is not like they attracted the “cream” to set up their national airline. Without strong foundations you end up with the mess you have in your hands right now.
I just hope the shareholders who are obviously treated like mushrooms wake up one day and see the light.
To become the Best, you need to pay the Best to attract the Best.
Even today, does anybody know whether Etihad has anyone in management that actually came from a well respected and successful airline?
How about the latest addition to the VP ranks.
Such and such holds a Degree in BS and has held senior management positions in Ansett- now bust and Air New Zealand that would have gone bust if it wasn’t for a government bail-out.
Great!