Yes totally agree Skyman771! Im sure the 777 can operate from NCL. Compared to some routes that its designed for, the NCL-DXB distance is relatively short. I could be wrong, but when I have flown on the 777-300ER on onward flights ex DXB, it gets airbourne effortlessly, its a superb piece of technology. Fingers crossed eh? The A330 is still a lovely plane to fly on in the meantime.