If they wanted to fix the problem they could do it by next month at the latest.
Simply count the number of AB guys who want to move then pick the same number of F/Os plus a couple more (just in case)and put them on an immediate upgrade course. If you have to send some transition guys to egypt or Manchester then just do it.
Once the F/Os start their line training send the Captains off to the boeing for their transition, anywhere! it does not have to be Dubai.
Both fleets crewing satisfied with a minnimum of fuss and effort.
At first glance someone in accounting is going to complain about the additional expense of outside simulators but management quickly point out the benifits to crew moral and less wastage due to less resignations and the positive benifits to recruitement of new crews after hearing about the fantastic and logical way the EK system works. And upper management applaud and aprove the quick fix suggested by me and promise an extra bonus for makeing things better for all. I feel so good for sticking it out so long and never giving up on them!
Isn't life wonderful......