Also heard that initial investigations are underway to determine the legality of EK operating these services codeshared with QF in a 200LR.
EK already have a presence in DFW, have had for a while, and this will potentially become their inaugural around the world service. The only questions are whether the regulatory approvals allow.
The 200LR will easily carry 300 pax and freight on this sector is the word.
Also hearing BKK gone from mainline, as well as SIN - BNE, SIN - MEL, MNL - SYD, CGK - SYD, and possibly a few others. All to be operated by EK.
Get out the vaseline the day after the final regulatory approval.