"The basic salary is 1,000 euros but...": An Emirates flight attendant reveals the incredible benefits of her contract

You won't believe the privileges included in an Emirates hostess contract.

Dream job? A flight attendant for the prestigious Emirates airline, which operates flights to more than 130 destinations, mainly in the Persian Gulf, has revealed the ins and outs of her contract, amid much discussion about working conditions in the aviation industry. She reveals a surprisingly low base salary, but confides that her real perks lie elsewhere.

1,000 euros per month. Be careful, stopping at this figure would be a mistake! In the Emirates equation, it's not the euros that make the difference, but rather a list of hidden financial benefits that radically transform the daily lives and standard of living of its cabin crew...

"I think what really makes a difference, in terms of our salary, is that we don't pay rent, or even transportation to and from work, and on top of that, we get discounts all over the world," explains flight attendant Victoria in the video above, posted on TikTok, in an effort to demystify this "fairly taboo" topic in the aviation industry.

Specifically, Victoria explains how her employer allows her to fly without ever worrying about paying rent in Dubai or transportation to and from work. And that's not all: Emirates flight attendants receive discounts on flights with the company and other airlines, "at very low prices for us and our families." To top it all off, they benefit from offers on hotels around the world, allowing them to "save money while traveling."

In Europe, the starting salary for a flight attendant ranges from €1,200 to €1,400, particularly at airlines like Vueling or Iberia Express. While pay increases with seniority, housing and transportation are still the employee's responsibility.

Based in Dubai and employing nearly 20,000 crew members, Emirates follows a radically different strategy by offering a complete package (low base salary but offset by full housing and transport coverage), with the aim of attracting international talent in a highly competitive sector.