Apparently EK asked Boeing if they could convert the aux tanks back for use, and Boeing said no eff'ing way, so hence the PTY launch is on hold...oops...probably the same thing will hold up the direct AKL. Maybe if the left hand talked to the right hand? hahah!
Besides, hasn't Air India already stolen the mantle of "longest flight" or whatever with DEL-SFO? Unlike EK, they're actually...doing it. So who gives a ****?