UK airlines report big gender pay gaps

Airlines based in the UK have universally reported that men in their employ earn more than women, with male employees dominating the highest-paid roles at all operators. British Airways appears closest to achieving gender parity among the UK's major operators – though it still has some way to go – while Ryanair revealed the largest pay gap. All businesses with more than 250 employees in the UK have been required to supply figures to the govt by the close of April 4 as part of new regulations designed to address unequal pay. In terms of hourly earnings, British Airways pays women 10% less than men on a median basis – calculated by ranking all employees from the highest paid to the lowest paid, and taking the wage of the person in the middle. <br/>