I have been flying this sector 3 times a year for the last 5 years. I have used QATAR, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, ROYAL BRUNEI AND ETIHAD AIRWAYS. However EK are the best, you can connect almost anywhere in the world within a few hours and on this route they have the most modern 777 aircraft. 3 meal services and an amazing entertainment system help the time pass. Even at short notice i have always gotten a seat, if economy is full they put me in business class !!The cabin crew are from a variety of nationalities and generally they can't do enough for you. It reminds me of flying in the 1980's when it used to be fun to fly. My only wish is the 10 across seating will be reduced to 9, like Qatar. However the cabin crew are the best i have experienced, aircraft are modern and you never have to worry about their maintenance like some other airlines.