Allowances!
Based on current schedules, the company has estimated that allowances will be $168 for 55 hours in LAX on a SYD trip! This is a disgrace!
$168 is based on costs of meals in the surrounding area, however if you get sick, you will be stuck in your room, eating room service non stop, which will definately be alot more than this!
Some people might only eat a small salad, but sometimes you might want to have a full meal, with a starter, main and maybe some icecream or a desert. This amount will probably only allow for a glass of water with your meal!
Crews from other airlines get considerably more, around $240 - $300!!! Not to mention the sector pay, and overseas payments.
And if you are on standby on your second night, and get called out, your allowances would be reduced because you would not be in LAX.
Furthermore, if you are delayed and your slip is reduced that inturn miss a particular meal time, then so will your allowances.
Please encourage all crew to join the FAAA and apoint them as your collective bargaining agent!