Productivity pay needs to be in excess of the cost to recruit someone.
The only way they can show a true commitment to have the hours lowered would be to increase that substantially.
I'd say a minimum of AED800 per hour is reasonable.
That is not intended for my pocket but as an incentive for managers to have a crewing level back to normal.
I'm in a fairly good position being close to left seat but unless something drastic will happen this spring I'm pulling the plug.
A wide body command and the extra money means nothing if you're a ghost in your own house.