EasyJet will offer new and existing cabin crew a £1,000 bonus at the end of the summer holiday season since the staff shortage continues to grow.

According to the airline, “EasyJet will pay its cabin crew a recognition payment at the end of the summer season to recognize their contribution to the operation this summer, which is expected to return to close to 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic.”

The budget airline has hired 1,700 crew, up from its initial target of 1,500. British Airways offers the same amount to new joiners as a “golden hello.”