When lack of rest is a contributory factor in an incident or (God forbid) accident the airport as well as the operator will come under the spotlight.
But we regularly hear airlines saying that safety is of paramount importance. Airline staff could be parking next to the terminal if the airlines would pay for it - it is their choice that they don't.
If the airport want the airlines to operate here and channel the pax through their shopping mall passengers and airlines/employees need to be treated as an asset!
If airlines want to use airports they need to recognise that there is a price. They need to leave enough meat on the bone for every one.
They then insist on putting a price on everything and then moan when others do the same