MUFC Fan
I flew with EK in '06 I booked with them because of their "good" rep.
It was the biggest mistake I ever made. If you are flying coach then expect to be badly treated, service was very poor and cramped on both flights (MAN-DXB-SYD).The return leg included a live snail in Mrs Fuelboys' salad not what you'd expect
They only seem to care about business and 1st PAX only.
Looking back on it all and from friends have said then from MAN to the east I would use SQ.
Things can change in 2 years but I wouldn't hold out.
I would go back to DXB but hell would have to Freeze before I would use EK....
Sorry for the downer,Hope your trip is great and no problems, but hey you asked the question.
Fuelboy