British Airways Cabin Crew Gets Less than Minimum Wage, CEO make Millions. New cabin crew members typically earn between £21,000 and £25,000 annually, including base pay, flying hours, and allowances. With experience, this can increase to £30,000 or more. In contrast, CEO Sean Doyle's £2.1 million bonus in 2024 starkly highlights the disparity between executive and frontline staff compensation. The introduction of profit-sharing and pay increases for cabin crew represents a positive shift in British Airways' approach to employee remuneration. However, the significant difference in earnings between executive leadership and operational staff remains a point of contention, reflecting broader concerns about income inequality within the airline industry.