Originally Posted by ByeByebmi
I understood that the responsibility of the Captain was to ensure the safe progress of the aircraft. He is empowered to issue commands to facilitate that. I do not know where he would derive his powers to facilitate increased sales. How can eating a sandwich endanger an aircraft?
My comment was intended as firmly tongue in cheek - sorry if that was not clear.
That said, having read on these boards about how similar rules get interpreted in the US, anything is possible!