would not be surprised to see a 77F service at some stage, either, as cargo will be very important
I would be. If you look at their UK ops for example, out of 15 daily flights, not one regular Skycargo flight touches down there, and, aside from Asia, the UK is one of Emirates Biggest markets.
I would expect to see EK going twice daily in due course,largely because the late night Dep. ex-DUB is better for connections to Oz. (SYD, MEL, BNE nonstops leave c.1030)
Agreed. It seems to be emirates policy that a destination in Europes inaugral flight is around Lunchtime. After a few years (and maybe an upgrade to the inaugral flight), an evening departure is added (20:00-21:00 dep Ex Europe).
Then, for the exclusive few who perform well, a 3rd daily flight in the morning. So far, only Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Frankfurt seem to have that in Europe.
For the destinations with exceptional F/J demand, they look at the A380.
had Mannion not messed up the DXB route
Ive seen this comment thrown about quite a bit on the forum with the dark blue background, and there seems to be one thing people overlook:
-Ive seen some say 'Mannion was wrong to say only 50 people fly DUB-SYD every day. 50 seats a day from DUB-SYD is probably about right. Dont forget, Emirates wont just be serving DUB-DXB-SYD, but pretty much every destination east of Dubai. 50 a day heading to 1 single destination out of the probable other 40 or so destinations is quite generous.
-Other say how could EI not make DUB-middle east work, but EY can? EY dont make DUB-Mid east work, and neither will Emirates. You will find very few passengers actually terminate at DXB/AUH. EK/EY are making DUB-Far east/Australasia work! These 2 airlines offer something EI never could, nor never will, thats onward connections.