I am in the middle of the same decision making process as the individual who started this thread. I am also 38 and have 15 years with AC but have been on two LOA's totally almost 8 years, fortunately I have built several thousand command hours on narrow and wide body Boeing aircraft in different parts of the world. I've been offered a DEC interview with Emirates and I am seriously considering not returning to AC. It's a tough call either way just depends on your priorities I guess. I am hoping someone may be able to answer a question regarding giving up my AC seniority number. If offered the position with EK would I only be required to resign my present contract position as I have been away from AC for almost 4 years or would they dig deeper and want proof of my resignation from both companies? Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.