It was increased 2 years ago IIRC. They don't want to raise the basic pay as that has an effect on our end of service benefits. So they increased the flightpay by 10 AED p/bh. It needs to go up again to offset current inflation, lack of basic pay rise and massive hike in local Dubai fees. The 5% VAT coming in 2018 needs a proper basic pay adjustement. People are running away back home anyway, that tax will really not help the company unless a big long term effort is made to retain experience.