Well EK South Asia to the US in under pressure. European & local carriers are fighting back on price. There is a 10% difference in fares in economy & much more substantial in business. EK business and now economy is no product differentiator. So in summer would I rather transit with an option to stop over in Europe, off course especially when LH & Swiss now have a better product priced cheaper. Add to that their generous FF program with cross carrier compatibility is making them more tempting to me to move my 12 west bound flights a year out of EK. Empty seats & frequent deal mails from EK this summer are now becoming standard & a sign of why some planes are parked in the middle of the busy school holiday season in South Asia.