Not working for Emirates and not even a pilot, but just a humble ATC'er, but from what I have read and heard, the thing EK failed to understand when he said that the employees of Emirates should be proud to work for the 2nd ranked airline in the world, is that likewise Emirates management should be proud and grateful to the staff who have worked to get the airline to where it is today. Emirates Management might suck, but flying home to Oz as often as I do, I have to hand it to you guys, I am always impressed. Now how about some upgrades to us guys keeping you guys apart, you tight bastards!