Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
Well in my case it simply means I don't know. I'm not privy to BA's procurement deals, but given it was a competitive tender what you suggest is not unreasonable. Equally these things can be complex (e.g. factoring in or out the cost of supplies) so comparisons could require textual exegesis of the contracts concerned.
I count my blessings that my connections at BA have helped me understand situation with the budget and that senior management have given me truthful answers as explanations for the differences we have all noticed. When I say no replies I am referring to the fact (and it is just that, a fact) that the quality and quantity of food served in GF has fallen over the years since the shift to BS. One doesn't need any understandings except common sense to put two and two together.