Originally Posted by
aceboy44
I can tell you this, I have done several long-haul J class on EK (how else do you think I got my silver tier within 5 months of joining Skywards?) My first flight with Emirates was in J class back in November

How is that good? I'd expect to be Gold if I had multiple long haul flights on EK in 5 months, hell I'd expect it within 5 return flights!
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OP, I must admit that I'm saddened to hear of your bad experience, I'd say that EY is better in the air overall but EK are easier to work with in regards to most things but the food, the food doesn't please me, EY or QR hit the bill better!