Originally Posted by krismiler
A merger between EK and EY would make sense with routes rationalised and operations from both airports.
EK IS Dubai, and Dubai IS EK. They are so intertwined I don't see any kind of merger with the outfit in Abu Dhabi...
Originally Posted by krismiler
With reduced demand for long haul international, flight frequencies will be reduced and an agreeable two hour connection in Dubai could turn into an eight hour one which may be enough to persuade pax to pay the extra $150 for a non stop on their national airline.
Reduced frequencies for some time I agree, but with EK created to service Dubai (above point) I would imagine that the eight hour stopover may become a 24/48 city break as the hotels and service industry are crying out for business! You'll see some excellent deals on flights and short stays here I'm sure.