It's not about the CX captains leaving for the sandpit. It's about the FO's who can see a command in 4 years, proper housing, and the chance to put away a chunk of the tax free salary. I'm not saying EK is a great place, but compared to a new FO looking at another 10-12 years to command, getting one in 3-4 years at EK might look attractive. If their expansion plans come to fruition, that estimate isn't far off.