If New York is a reasonable US getaway point, than I would consider award-winning EK as my favourite carrier to the Middle East. On June 1st 2004 (subject to government approval) EK will start daily non-stop flights from New York to their Hub DXB (with connections to DXB & KWI) on a brand new Airbus A340-500 in a three class configuration.

Besides his own FFP, award winning Skywards, EK participates in FFPs of the following program operators: BA, CO, DL, JL, SA, SQ & UA.