41IA,
I do not smoke!
However, I see the ban as a one sided approach; you expect someone else to pay for your management's apparent unjust actions, i.e., potential new hires that might be giving up a once in a lifetime opportunity.
As far as frankg's replies, yes, i said recent, because when asked about the flip side of the coin, replacement upgrades, there is not a reasonable explanation being offered by him/her.....just the act accordingly slogan!
Like someone else with some common sense on this forum stated: Please lead by example!!!
Now, if you are looking for something good to smoke, then maybe you should not be flying widebodies.