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Emirates new cabin crew may earn around AED 10,800 to AED 11,300 per month (USD 2,940 to USD 3,070 per month).
Etihad Airways pilot typically earn a base salary plus allowances that, when annualised, come in the range of AED 360,000 to AED 720,000 per year (approximately USD 98,000 to USD 197,000 per year).
Depending on various factors, cabin crew at Qantas earn an annual salary between AU$ 45,000 and AU$ 90,000 (approx. US$30,000 to US$60,000).
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At VietJet, cabin crew salaries vary widely depending on the location of each individual’s default base, years of experience, number of flights every month, and additional allowances.
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In 2025, a first officer at Spirit Airlines earns between USD 95,000 and USD 160,000 per year, depending on seniority, aircraft type, and flight hours.
For cabin crew at Etihad, the salary structure is a combination of base pay plus flying-hour pay, layover allowances, and other duty premiums.
As of the most recent disclosures, Shai Weiss’s base salary remains around £700,000 per year, consistent with his reported compensation since 2022.