Thanks for all the comments. It's nice to get some real insider view of things.
Sounds like the swap system is not really working very well - which is a pity.
I have many gripes with my current employer but at least the swap system works well (at times). I just managed to swaps days either side of Xmas and will be able to spend one week back home. However, during the summer it does not work that well - as people are running high on hours.
Do you guys run close to 90hrs every month?
Do you feel this will get better as EK recruit more pilots... or will the ratio of pilots to AC remain the same?
Thanks again for any replys.