Lot of holes in your argument TU.
EK & DL, Two different curves on the scale.
We go steeply upward early (quick command) then level off with a shallower climb.
They have a more constant balanced climb & which when figured over a period of 20-30 years is certainly higher ASSUMING there are no furloughs in your career.
I've had the upper edge on my DL buds in the last decade, now our curves are converging as I level off they continue the climb.
Based on what's evolved her in the last three years - they will most certainly have the last laugh.
Whom of us could have predicted AARs ill fated decisions that have relegated this job to third choice in the gulf and a place to be steered clear of by the global pilot community (prop pilots notwithstanding)
A Greek tragedy that could still be so easily avoided with a few tweaks
Ah well, we all roll the dice, can't win 'em all
Merry Xmas to the 99% on EK flight decks. Super bunch.
fliion