I've got a mate who flies for a government run airline and he loves it. Takes as much fuel as he likes, doesn't have to worry about punctuality. Doesn't care if his employer loses money or the planes are half empty.
Good route network with business class ID tickets. Proper crew meals and uniforms, paid whether he flies or not. No staff cutbacks so everything is done for him from the load sheet to the walk around.
Pay is in the bank each month without fail. I may try and join him.
