-Variety of destinations better on Boeing.
-Depends what you mean long trips. If you mean layovers, yes they do plenty
-most 330 pilots fly 340 as well (some choose not to)
- do you honestly think ek can afford to ground 30 aircraft in 4 months time? We were supposed to release 4 A330s this year. They are still here and will probably remain until a replacement type arrives. I would bet on A330-300s, until the A350 finally arrives. Standby for an announcement at the Dubai Airshow this winter
-I'm on the bus. If I had a choice all over again, I would choose the bus.
-Finally, I don't know why you're asking. You have no say in fleet choice. The company decides that according to its needs.