At first glance you think it's no big deal because we just don't do it enough to be bothered.
If that is the case then why has there been a push to make the change?
With frequently full EK aircraft and a multitude of aircraft changes it will make very good sence to pax us around the world on very dodgy airlines in y class for a fraction of the cost of an EK y class ticket. No more 2+ day lay overs.
Also be very concerned with the wording "planned". Following delays they can decide to pax you anywhere on any airline after any amount of time, even less than 10 hrs in the hotel....
And who gets to choose the standard of airline we are to fly on!!
I am really quite interested in antique ex millitary Soviet aircraft but not from the back of Y class juggling suite cases, TVs, fridges and washing machines.
