Pampered FIFO workers come back to earth with a bump | Video

By Peter Ker
Updated July 9 2016 - 2:59pm, first published 2:48pm
FIFO work requires long stints away from family and friends. Photo: Glenn Hunt
FIFO work requires long stints away from family and friends. Photo: Glenn Hunt

While fly-in fly-out workers used to enjoy generous benefits, high wages and excellent living conditions, after the slowdown in mineral trade the industry is rapidly shrinking. Nothing tells that story better than Australia's rural airports.

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