Emirates
TA
The EK rumours are just that and were around the time of the 380 visit
last year and it was not from any official source.
Yes it certainly raised a few eyebrows when Norwegian announced
the Dubai route with a 73H and it does not sound very appealing.
I imagine Scotland will be high on the agenda with EK now getting
regular 90%+ load factors at GLA.
The other factor is aircraft, with regional airports usually starting with
the A332 but these are moving on in years and the utilisation is
allegedly very good leaving little room for expansion to new thinner
markets (I believe still no firm A333 order).
However there are still a few European routes left with the A332 on the
lunchtime service, with a couple left on the evening (MUC + DUS) and no doubt as more 777/380's arrive these services will be upgraded releasing the 332 but alas as you say Cardiff is probably well down the list.
Pete
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