I do think its funny that the Stealey Wheelie threads have been the most popular lately.
Look deeper into the issue. Maybe some local didn't get a "cut" into this big purchase (3000+ cases).
Not saying anything smells bad about this deal, but i've seen countless managers at my other previous employers making side income in less than ethical ways.
ie.
Creating their own 3rd party shell company to sell parts and supplies back to their employer at exorbitant prices.
Or getting a nice payout from a supplier from a big contract being awarded….
If you think of things in that way (like a crook), a lot of stuff makes sense. If EK is on this big cost cutting kick, why wouldn't they let us buy our own flight case and make a rule that its black and conservative?