Hi!
I have been looking at EK for 4 years. I finally decided it is not for us. If they do open N. American basing, which they will probably be forced to do, or if they set things up to be commutable, as Air India has, I would consider it.
I think companies like KAL and Cathay have it right-they hire pilots and allow them to base in their own countries.
cliff
YIP