Firstly we can say that here in the ME forums that the Dubai companies have had the "balls or sense" at least to accept what is posted on here. They have not tried to remove any discussion about anything derogatory towards the company as has happened in the sticky at the top of the ME forum. Allowing this "free" speech is constructive and allows pilots from the region to express their thoughts on all topics here which no doubt the company does read. It is a wise move as it gives them a free and unbiased viewpoint from the contributors, even if some of the rants are somewhat inappropriate.
EK is making changes and there is hope from the pilots that HD will bring an unbiased and well needed change to the operation. Current concerns are the new hires from the turbo props, experienced in their fields but not in a Global Operation of this size and on new large jets. The rostering is notably poor and the company is undermanned in the cockpit. Do we help ourselves in these forums by encouraging new hires, I would say not. People seem to moan here in the eternal hope that the shortage of pilots will bring greater financial reward for those who remain in the company. There has to be change on all sides for it to be better for everyone, that change won't happen as fast as we all would like but as long as change does happen is all I can hope/ask for.
J