Thai Airway International hopes that a new, higher system of allowances will halt the pilot-poaching by other airlines. (Photo via Thai Airways)Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has increased pilot allowances in a bid to stop pilot poaching by competitors. THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham said the company's board on Wednesday approved the new rates for pilots. The block hour pay system gives pilots fairer payment as it is calculated by flight distance. Many THAI pilots have resigned to join other airlines after being offered better allowances and pay, the source noted.

Source: Bangkok Post December 19, 2018 22:41 UTC