If you are about to undergo the merging of your seniority list with another airline, then fully expect to view the results as baffling. I would be extremely surprised if things went smoothly and the majority of pilots were happy in the end. Hope it works out for you though.
Er, correct me if I'm wrong Mensa but surely Allaru had YOUR (and my) airline in mind?
Lots of talk going around that EK is going to the Govt of Abu Dhabi, or possibly Etihad, as part exchange for Abu Dhabi helping out in Dubai's financial crisis.