It looks very lightly that EI will handle EK.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
As for the runway, It was only a matter of time before this issue was raised. It looks great on the surface but think the concern is for the subsurface and foundation which is close to its lifespan. The DAA will have to do something. After having repairs etc done for the last 20+ years there is only a certain amount of repairs that can be done.
With no sign of the new runway for many years, R10/28 will do well to last until it does get built, thats if it does.
There is a full video survey of the runway weekly to monitor it.
Last edited by Jamie2k9; 23rd Oct 2011 at 23:53.