Allowances for layovers are calculated and promulgated through the Crew Control System (CCS). These calculations are automated and are strictly in compliance with the stipulated parameters described in Volume 1 of the Operations Manual. On certain layovers (the current pattern involving a shuttle from BOM-DXB vv is an example), ISD has determined that it wishes to provide additional payments to cabin crew. Where such discretionary payments are stipulated by ISD, the calculation for the cabin crew pattern will be adjusted by ICM and the payment will be included in the allowance and will be shown on the allowance telex. There will therefore be occasions where the cabin crew are in receipt of more than the defined allowance for a trip and there will be an apparent difference between the cockpit crew and cabin crew allowance for an otherwise identical pattern.
Well Richard I am glad you cleared that up!