Hmmm, two pages of huffing/puffing from a few EK guys, and they still are without a clue.
Sadly (for them), if the company decides on direct entry Commanders, they just might be around a lot longer than many realise.
'Tis happened before with other companies.
Management will decide. Pilots at EK now will not likely have anything to say about it...in fact, if they act like prats, might harden managements resolve.