It means that EK is no longer sure the -8F were a good purchase. The 310F s are on the way out and the 777LRF will most likely be converted to pax. As EK does not have any use for the -8I pax, this is likely to be a pretty short term lease. Try them for a year and if no good give them back to the lessor who might lease them onwards to Connie Kalitta - who could need them if he sustains the current attrition rate of his fleet.
