They are making a fortune. They might have lots of aircraft finance but profits are up, pax numbers are strong, flights are generally pretty full.
They are clearly intnet on being the number 1 air line for passenger numbers, aircraft, safety etc. Flights out of outstations like MXP, SIN, MEL etc to not DXB - when they crack that and get rid of old F and recliners in J you will have the worlds best.
Gripes are the devaluation of skywards and the lack of u/g availability.