Share the EK Love in Lagos.........
New system of no cash allowances is a serious backward step Ladies and Gents. Am here in Lagos and the contract between EK and the Sheraton allows for 3 meals + 3 soft drinks + 3 coffees / teas per day, and a small 1330 naira (9 US$) payment. BUT, only in some of the restaurants during their respective opening hours. NO room service included. (There is a nominal cap of 10,300 naira per crew member, which in case you are wondering equates to about two thirds of the previous cash allowance, therefore any thoughts of ordering everything off the menu twice won't work.)
Any extras will have to be settled by you on checkout, with the money the Company has not given you............
This has spread to Hong Kong too apparently, but should not be accepted as the way ahead. We are long haul crew flying around the world for an allegedly major airline, and should be payed a cash allowance on arrival to spend how, when and where we choose.
May I respectfully encourage full and frank feedback to Fleet Managers and Mr. Ed on this one?