Pilots suing the company for discrimination? Humm.
First, some requirements would have to be met, such as ...
1. Find a good, independent, and "macho" type of lawyer willing to take Dubai Government (EK owners) to a local court;
2. Stash aside a significant amount of money, from their pockets, to pay for the lawyer services.
Unless I am outdated regarding the practices in this country, in all probability, EK legal guys would call these pilots for a chat and try to settle things out of court. Some money would be offered and everyone would have to leave the company. I don't think EK would admit anything under a lawsuit.
Employer promises' are like Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, ghosts, stuff like that. Therefore, upgrades after a certain period of time is just that: "after."
Good luck, anyway