Don't forget, though, it is a race to the bottom in respect of terms and conditions at certain jobs in UK/Europe.
70% contracts, no annual increments for long service, no healthcare, poor allowances, poor pension etc is the deal at a certain lo-cost in the northern part of the UK.
Working your bits off at the Orange one at Gatwick - you could only make it work if you lived within 20 minutes of the airport.
Contracts with an employment agency that give you very little employment rights at our Norwegian friends.
Ryanair UK contract appears to be one of the better options at the moment.
Be aware of what you are coming back to in Europe - the grass isn't necessarily greener.
If I was younger I would be trying to get into BA.
There is no ideal job.
It is whatever is best for the individuals/ family circumstances.
As an observation, it appears that QR are scooping up most of the qualified DECs that are interested in moving to the Gulf.