The argument is disingenuous for one simple reason: if you were to get housing allowance in HK, why should not every pilot in his home base also get a housing allowance? Also, do local bankers get a housing allowance...or any other local in a high paying job? I support you getting a pay raise, but I can't see why you should get a housing allowance. Remember, most expats have to dedicate a large piece of their salary towards paying for a house back in their home country. That is the main reason they must get a housing allowance in Hong Kong. Either that, or there is suddenly 2600+ locally experienced pilots that CX can hire to replace us.