Originally Posted by
edi_local
A 777 (not sure which variant mind) was on stand 4A not that long ago when a UA flight diverted in on it's way to IAH from LHR. I seem to recall it had a jetty attached.
I am not sure lack of a contact stand is a deal breaker for EK. I imagine there are several places on their network where they send the 777 and there are limited facilities available.
Emirates use both a jetway and rear door boarding by steps at GLA, so they definitely aren't opposed to having their passengers walking in the cold Scottish rain to get to/from their aircraft.