Webcabin crew with 13 years of seniority and higher will receive immediate 20% raises. Boarding pay will make up the difference for many, making a bigger difference. Webthe airline industry has always had its ups and downs, from recessions to gas prices to coronavirus. But when things get unstable, flight attendants are the first to. Webwhile many flight attendants worked to overcome these issues, challenges remain in the industry, including depreciating pay and a lack of racial diversity.