Yes, Air India Air Hostess Salary rate is usually higher during the flight on an international route than when flying on a domestic route. The reason is that international flights have more working hours additional duties and international experience of travelling. Also the air hostesses working overseas are awarded with foreign allowances international layover allowances, and high daily allowances which augment their overall monthly compensation package.
Domestic and International Flights.
The Air India Air Hostess Salary is generally beginning with around INR 40000 to INR 70000 every month according to experience and post. On international flights however, the salary may increase to INR 90,000 to INR 1.5 lakh or higher per month, particularly when flying in the premium routes like London, New York or Dubai, or when the cabin crew member is senior.
The reason International Flights are More expensive.
The increased salaries of the international flights are because of:
Increased hours of work and management of time zones.
People skills and international passenger communicators.
Further service and safety training.
Allowances and layover in foreign currency.
Promotions and Benefits.
International flights also help the crew members to be exposed internationally enhance their career development and obtain greater promotion opportunities in Air India. Through good performance an air hostess can be promoted to a position of Senior Cabin Crew or In Flight Supervisor whereby he / she will attract a much better Air India Air Hostess Salary coupled with travel privileges and bonuses.