For sure the 3 weeks were unexpected and we will take it, but it's no more than everyone not just the pilots and crew deserves after the hours we all put in...
However as mentioned before if you count the hours we put in especially some of the "free ones" we are well below market rate and not up to industry leaders standards, a pay review is definitely well overdue compared to the cost of living etc...
Yes one can always leave but that's not always an option or the best option this however does not mean that we should be underpaid....