Rev, I read with attention your postings since I find them quite balanced. Here is my situation, I'm on the left seat of a widebody with a strong asian airline I get blocks of days off 25 on 10 off some times 35 on 14 of not including the traveling time, of course I get to live where I want but I have a young family and it is pretty hard some times. The company is Ok (financialy strong) and is somehow expanding (not as Emirates), salary is reasonable not with the EK benefits, I know it is my decision at the end, but good opinions help. I've been thinking about applying to EK, what do you think? What would be the estimate time to command (10.000+, 2.000 wide body PIC) I've been in Dubai in layovers but that is very different when you live there. Appreciate your time. Sotr....