I think EK management stretched very old third world concept of "It takes a village to raise a child" to "It takes a world to raise EK"
Pilots, cabin crew, ramp workers, construction workers should sacrifice their health and life.
Other countries should shutdown their own airlines and allot unlimited access to EK.
When STC says "we built this airline with blood, sweat and tears" he is not talking about management and counting on you.
It is very difficult for management to comprehend why anyone wouldn't help/sacrifice, when they are trying to help the world.