I have trouble believing they have just “enough” and don’t bring an extra to feed the crew and or spillage, that alone could have fed this teen. Freeper-airline staff more familiar with logistics in the cabin area, feel free to inform us...
They bring enough for First Class and the aircrew.
I’m not airline staff ... just an entirely too frequent flyer.
They frequently run out of food.
I’m not surprised.
Unused meals cost money.
Don't let them fool you, I got into the cargo hold of a Southwest flight between Albuquerque and Salt Lake City, and this is what I found.
United requires “Bistro boxes” be available on every flight over 3.5 hours. This flight was over 3.5 hours. There should have been bistro boxes with sandwiches which could have been heated in them (like Turkey and cheese on a roll, etc).