No, the air hostess pay rate is not the same for domestic and international routes. The salary structure varies depending on several important factors such as the type of airline route length experience level and additional allowances offered by the airline.
For domestic flights the air hostess pay rate is usually lower compared to international flights. In India, air hostesses working on domestic routes typically earn between INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 per month at the start of their career. With experience and promotions, the pay can rise significantly. Domestic routes are shorter, and the crew generally returns to their home base on the same day. Therefore, fewer allowances like layover or international travel allowances are included.
On international flights, the air hostess pay rate is much higher. The pay can range from ?80,000 to ?2,00,000 per month or even more depending on the airline and destination. This is because international routes involve long working hours overnight stays and global exposure. Air hostesses on these routes also receive extra benefits like accommodation meal allowances and international travel bonuses.
Apart from salary airlines provide attractive perks such as health insurance travel discounts for family, and retirement benefits. Some premium airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines offer one of the highest air hostess pay rates in the aviation industry.