Originally Posted by
VThokie2
In terms of the product yes EK is more glamorous and yes something to be proud of, but a mixture of QOL and pay is usually top of mind when looking at an employer. Glamour or no Glamour is low on most people’s list!
As far as EK staff travel it pales in comparison to a U.S. legacy (or LCC even). We can travel unlimited standby on any US (or Canadian) carrier anywhere for free (taxes on intl destinations of course), Business class standby upgrades for free on our own airline, Discounted firm tickets and the normal assortment of OAL Zed fares (many with J class agreements). For someone coming from a US legacy EK Staff travel is not a selling point.
but it is a selling point... what you speak of is for the employee to travel only and typically on massively oversold flighrs. With EK the network available is massive and the travel discounts apply for you, your family, your parents, sister brother cousins friends etc etc etc... These types of tickets are not the same as what is offered in the US (or Canada). (Not to mention the quality of service)