Hi,
Lagos in particular is a real money spinner for some cabin crew. Make lots on commission on both sectors due to duty free sales, then bank the dollars dished out at the hotel by bringing their own food. I therefore sympathise with them.
I dont agree with the decision, but it would be better if you could eat/drink as an when required.
I often leave the crew on arrival, re join at check out, so i will be substantially out of pocket when not in the company hotel. Would be very tempted to pick someone at random and send them to the hotel for a bit of a feed at Ek's expense !. Of course i would ensure they were wearing the company issued cap to prevent any confusion.
