Also on the subject of cargo.
There is the perennial question as to whether EK cargo will ever start a MAN flight given the ever decreasing cargo space available ex-MAN due to the increased usage of A380's.
The have recently said in an interview that they 'utilise all available space on the B777's out of BHX/NCL/GLA' before looking at adding a dedicated cargo flight.
They said that like LHR is already, MAN and LGW will be 'all A380 soon thus cutting our cargo carting capability'.
Lastly, the dedicated cargo aircraft will likely be added to either STN, LGW or MAN, but, STN is the preferred option due to costs and the fact most Emirates cargo originates in the Southern catchment.
Not great news, seems cargo is merely an afterthought for MAN flights after once being a tool to help make the flight worthwhile?