There was a time, while we were all growing up, that being a pilot seemed like the most prestigious job in the world. Everyone wanted to grow up and be a pilot. Pilots made a lot of money, got to see the world, and generally lived a glamorous lifestyle. In recent years, that perception has changed somewhat.
We may not yet be at the point depicted in this image, but the boom of budget airlines has shifted the perception of affluence somewhat. As prices continue to race to the bottom, with budget airlines pushing each other lower all the time, something has to give. Part of that 'something' is the wages of the people doing the work. Everybody loves a bargain, but occasionally we need reminding that very low prices usually mean somebody's suffering for our benefit.