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Skipness One Echo
Cathay used to fly (daily?) B744s out of MAN, albeit with one stop. Sadly gifting Big Airways a codeshare and leaving MAN may not have been a genius plan IMHO. See also QANTAS, perhaps rather than another Emirates rotation, a QF A380 might be an option via DXB? #justkidding (alas)
Indeed - wasn't the tag Heathrow?
Getting these flights as non-stoppers by themselves is a big vote of confidence. Upping the frequency is a big step in the right direction.
It would be good to see Qantas metal at MAN, but I really don't think there is anything in it for them or Emirates.