If you had a crystal ball......
While nobody can predict the future, what is the likelihood that the trip7 will be replaced by the fatbus on all major European and North American routes? Yes, I know the fatbus cannot make LA or SFO nonstop from Dubai at present. If that hurdle is jumped, what is the likelihood that all Europe and North American routes will be served by the fatbus eventually?
I recall reading how the EK CEO wants the fatbus on a great majority of those routes due to slot pressures and increasing demand. I have seen the interview articles where that was clearly stated (although I realise things change). So, simple question and not trying to stir the pot: with appropriate range eventually for the fatbus and so much needed capacity in highly-sensitive slot-constrained routes (i.e., major Euro cities and Canada), will the majority of trip7 then be relgated to 2nd and 3rd tier markets like the A330 is now?
I guess only time will tell........