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The FAA had already a close look at EK in the passed and had banned them. Only recently did the UAE DGCA get a new approval.
I strongly suggest that EK crewmember write to Capt Kim Miller from the FAA AFS 50 Department based in Washington.
Its time the UAE starts to respect and treat their expatriates as human beings.
In my opinion the situation has degraded that much that crews are afraid of taking any decision that may expose the Airlines safety record.
Regards