However, the difference in allowances still exists
Err....no.
Longhaul crew have so much time off, a mate of mine flew 4 trips on 777 in two months!
Don't doubt it but without a look at why I can't respond. How about the fact that I regularly fly between 5 and 6 transatlantics a month, is that good enough for you?
In a previous job I stayed at Hotels all over the network and probably stayed more hotels than yourself
Doesn't prevent you talking nonsense though.