Just curious. When do you think EK will start recruiting for the A380? I know that I won't be a consideration for many years to come, but I am curious given the upcoming delivery schedule - I think they start to arrive in 2007-2008.
Will EK likely hire pilots from the street for the A380 or will they source pilots from existing fleets like the A330/A340? Would Airbus pilots likely be preferred over Boeing pilots or is that not really an issue?
At what point would EK likely start recruiting for the A380?
For the 777 vs. A330 question, I would probably take the 777 based upon the very positive feedback I have heard from BA crews who really enjoy the aircraft. The routes for EK's 777s look pretty good too.
Good luck.