If you think EK are bad you should try the alternatives. When my job switched focus to the Middle East I tried to retain my Star Alliance status by flying with LX and LH then the Boss said try EK.
LX and LH
Old A340 with angled lie flats made from rocks in Biz and turboprop levels of comfort in Y. Crap IFE with tiny screens and controllers with the buttons warn off and disengaged crew.
EK
New A380 fully flat in C, fantastic IFE in both classes, wifi, phone signal, plenty of space in Y, good lighting and always a pleasant crew.
I don't know what EK used to be like but by today's standards they are still up there with the best.