mitigate the risk
EK could mitigate the risk by removing the rotating bid system and apply a true seniority bid system. Reward seniority and allow those who have stuck it out in EK over the years to bid what they want. Why force a 20 year Capt to do night turn to India, they should be able to bid what they can hold. Thus if a Capt want to fly to JFK 3 times a month, let them. If a 20 year Capt want to fly to SYD, then let them. EK then will have subject matter experts. Junior pilots accept this and its carrot to remain in EK as they know some day they will have a roster they can manage at 55 years old, not 5 night turns followed by a ULR to a destination they have never been to more desire to fly.