It's been a bad couple of public relations days for EK recently. I just saw on CNN that another 777 had to return to the gate today at JFK due to a suspected no-fly list person potentially onboard. Nothing has been confirmed just yet but the aircraft was shown at the gate. This happens after the apprehension of the wannabe Times Square bomber who was caught on an Emirates 777 a few days ago at JFK as he was attempting to flee (after the aircraft had taxiied away from the gate).
Whatever happened to security controls? Is it EK's fault for not checking the US no-fly list or is it a US Government problem?
Regardless, this has got to be a
PR nightmare for Emirates in the United States - the airline is linked with fleeing terrorists...