It is quite simple really....EK is just a reflection of its parent city, Dubai....a veneer, all nice and glossy, shiney and new on the outside, concealing the rot hidden underneath.
I am getting to the point where I would rather fly older well maintained machines with a happy crew, than as currently....have any of you recently felt that perhaps some of the "technicians" on ramp don't quite make the grade?

and some of the cabin crew...
It is true, the Airbus man is leaving, as are a whole heap of people one the profit share cheque clears!
Only 1-2 weeks profit share this year lads as the sheik needs a bit more cash to battle Richard Branson!
The light is getting bigger

(at the end of the tunnel, that is!)