Murrenfan What would you have these EK F/O's do?
Working for a major airline you are protected by Unions and Labour Rules of Seniority etc whereas once you leave the protected shores of UK Euroland,Oz etc you have no rights. The only thing that Pilots in expat airlines can do is to vote with their feet which is easier said than done for the majority who have burnt their bridges when leaving their old jobs and would have to start at the bottom of a seniority list back home in most cases.
I have voted with my feet several times over the years but as a Captain it is far easier until you reach a certain age!!
