...that the wages and conditions will have to go up for airlines like EK, QR and EY to maintain or improve the quality of their product. All of these airlines are in the midst of a massive expansion process.

The shortage of personnel is already making itself felt and it will only get worse. To attract qualified personnel, they will have to sweeten the pot.
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