Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
If OP's corporate travel policy allows premium economy, OP should never use EK if they don't offer premium economy. Check what *A carriers serve DXB and have a premium economy cabin, which is better than Y+ on UA.
I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines (*A) Premium Economy/Comfort Class. They use Business Class seats. It looks like they fly into/out of IAH as well as DXB. You would have the added benefit of the lounge in IST.