Ex dubai. Until recently you required 3000hr command on an EK type to move onto the 380 as a Capt.
As the 330/340 wound down, it became obvious that some Capts on that fleet could not achieve this. So recently this requirement was exempted.
It would appear that this exemption and exemption of reduction of hours to start command course on any fleet has been removed since the 777 burnt out in front of the HQ.
The option of sending Capts to the right seat is badly thought out. Transitioning them onto the 777 would have been much fairer.
There is no conspiracy nor boogey man behind the door. Just simple bad management.