I rode the A380 on Emirates. Same conclusion, It's cool to say you've ridden it, but you can't really tell what you're on from the inside.

I have yet to ride an MD11, but I'm getting plenty of flights on the DC10. Actually should be on one tomorrow...

I still have alot of friends that work for RE. I was never looking forward to RE, and was fortunate to have an opportunity come up in November that I would have taken no matter what the situation. Every person that I know that works at RE is desperately trying to get out. It is pretty sad, actually. I loved my job with Comair. I really hope RE gets better for all the great people that work there. It seems they just want some people to come along for super cheap for a few months, and leave. No concern w/ customer service, no concern w/ job performance, just concerned with price.

Hope it all works out for you. Keep your eyes open, they're some really cool jobs out there. Good luck w/ your trip.