Well said Bart,
fella's ( at EK ) do you honestly think it is any better here in the UK, or anywhere else in Europe ! i have friends flying for most major uk airlines and they all - including myself- are flying 800 -900 hours a year with min rest at home.
The only quick commands here are at easyjet and ryanair and bmi baby - low cost operaters !
Most other airlines it is at least a 7-10 year wait !
So my heart does not bleed for you guys ! sorry !
We are all in the same boat, sadly that is the way the industry has turned - everywhere and at most airlines, not just EK !