It was said already 3 years ago that it will take much longer than 3 years for an upgrade, it was all over pprune, but some guys love to lie to themself.
I don't like EK and hate Dubai, thats why I am working to get out of here ASAP but the truth is that there was never a seniority in EK and it's up to the owner to decide which idiot he puts in charge ofhis OWN company and who gets an upgrade and who doesn't.
There are a zillion of postings on this site and if new joiners don't make their homework and get some inside info and believe what the recruiters tell them it's their own fault.
Don't compare Dubai and it's mickey mouse laws with the real world.
Now you can fire at me for telling the truth
GT