...but, I have heard:
1. That they are looking at again (after ensuring that route start-up costs are maximized
) considering PER-SIN, and indeed the rumour is 738s.
and
2. I note the addition of Diego Garcia to the list of approved A330 alternates. Now that might be actual forward planning or it might be a cynical exercise to create a frisson and hopeful speculation among the troops. Like I am doing right now