Maybe EK could follow the lead of some EU operators; I saw a VS SFO earlier this week walking through LHR wearing jacket and hat but no tie and open neck towing his wheelie bag and last week at LGW a U2 FO, top couple of buttons undone, loosely hanging tie, jacket slung over his shoulder and not only chewing gum but blowing bubbles. Both in the terminals and surrounded by the public.
I'm only jealous though, as I've never been good at walking and chewing gum at the same time, let alone blowing bubbles