have a look at you tube and type in newcastle airport.
there is a launch video on there for EK to dubai but airport chiefs are stating that they now need an airline to go west to NYC and im sure at the end of it EK states they want to be part of it.
How about 2x daily to dubai with one of the flights carrying on to NYC?
time will tell.
EASYJET
keep an eye on the above expect some new routes to go on sale soon!