Hey Eddie
No need to be cynical and paranoid mate we are all in the same boat , wining is the last thing you should do, specially because you can't change anything, the only thing that will increase our allowance is the pilot's supply and demand.
This increase was announced first time during the meeting at the launch of the Guest programme and another rumour is that it will be increased again next year.
We are lucky to get even this since it was said that nothing is expected this year.
Chill out and enjoy the sun and sea , we all are here for a reason be it upgrade, job stability etc, otherwise you are waisting your time and that goes for all of us.The glass could be half full or half empty or the bucket for that matter.