Other than that in around 1995 the then Head of Flight Operations is on record as saying that he (the HFO) was the last DEC that Emirates would employ.
If it was GJ you're talking about, the meeting was in November 1993 I think. He was just appointed SGMFO back then. We gave him an ovation for that remark and he stuck to his promise. But the FOM always allowed the company to take DECs if needed. The two Yarpies were the only examples (both as GMs) until the recent flood.
Agree with the CX-KAL comparision. T & C's are rapidly approach KAL levels, but for the commuting rosters. Just hope our safety record stays like CX's but have my doubts these days.
