Originally Posted by
engine out
All great points. It is important for Jetconnect to improve conditions and not let the puppet masters in Mascot win. On a side bar (same in most awards I’ve seen) why do Captains need more in meal allowances/DTA than FO’s, do they eat more? Anyway I hope the rest of the JC pilots also feel the same way.
Probably to do with the Australian Tax Office and their maximum allowance for tax free meal reimbursements without needing receipts. These allowances are tied to income.