JetBlue AirwaysAccording to CNBC’s review of a memo from the company, it is giving flight attendants 1,000 attendance bonuses for not calling in through January. This latest attempt by an airline to prevent staffing shortages during holidays.

Many of these travelers skipped the in-person festivities last year because Covid cases were increasing. Airlines are preparing for an increase in travel. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said this week that it anticipates screening 20 million travellers from Friday through Nov. 28, which is about the same as pre-pandemic levels.

However, some airlines were scrambling to make sure they had enough workers after disruptions. Southwest AirlinesAnd American AirlinesIn less than a week, 2 000 flights were cancelled this fall.

According to some analysts, the incentives may end up costing airlines less that a crash.

Southwest offers flight attendants as well as other operational employees. 120,000 Rapid Rewards pointsThe frequent flyer program at the airline, enables you to meet attendance targets. These points have a value of more than $1,400. According to the airline, sick call rates are high.

American AirlinesAccording to a report by ATA, flight attendants could earn up to three times the pay for peak holidays trips and as much as 150% if they meet attendance targets through January 2019. The union also gave $1,000 bonuses to its staff at regional airlines subsidiaries. However, the pilots union was not included. rejected the carrier’s offer for double payThe airline expressed its concern over the holiday period and stated that it wanted to make improvements in the way it sets its schedule.

JetBlue Flight Attendants can be eligible for $1,000 bonuses, provided they do not call out between November 22-January 5, and complete at least 100 credit hours in that time frame if they’re full-time.

“After a long period away from family and friends, our Customers have been telling us they’re ready to travel and they are counting on us to deliver, Crewmembers and leadership alike,” Ed Baklor, head of customer care and programs wrote in a note to flight attendants this week. “To prepare for the holiday hustle while also recognizing your commitment and support to protecting the operation through the holidays, we’re launching a one-time holiday rewards program to thank Crewmembers who fly their trips and do not call-out.”

Baklor stated that in-flight crews would also be able to get space on aircrafts for their commute. The crews are encouraged and supported to dial out in case of illness, however they must show a medical note for any absences from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5.

JetBlue didn’t immediately comment.