Its all the rage, chatting about it at EK too. My mate is an FO on the Triple for EK and he says the rumour has gone on and on for quite some time. My understanding is, that FZ are already "easing the burden" on some of the EK network, by fulfilling flights/codeshares with the 737, meaning EK aren't having to fly those routes with three quarters of the plane empty. Who know what a full partnership could mean for the crews up front and down back? Sideways moves for some? Similar recompense/deals on accommodation and transport??? Who knows?
So, are there particular parts that FZ families tend to live....?? Sorry H.E....I've thrown loads of questions at you!!!