To all contemplating the decision between EK or QR;
I have flown for both, currently with the Dubai bunch. What can I say, other than EK is completely mismanaged and rapidly losing the plot in some fairly fundamental areas, including flight safety.
The remuneration 'deal' (not to be confused with contract) is steadily heading in the wrong direction, and terms and conditions will be eroded after you arrive, regardless of what you think you signed on joining..........
Oh yes and QR - they are worse.