Emirates have got so tight now. No amenity kits may be just a small thing, but there are so many other places they have cut corners. Rules on chauffeurs, increased miles needed for upgrades, miles worth a whole lot less, levels to go up a their increased. Switching some sectors to Flydubai but still charging Emirates fares (by mile) when Flydubai is basically easy jet.
Time to try out new airlines. I think. Emirates used to be THE airline. So sad.