Interestingly, as of today, I can do a through booking for a return LHR to HVB via DXB and BNE on the EK website. The price quoted in first is £5866.79. Still a little more expensive than booking separately but much closer.

Perhaps these code-share booking issues are getting sorted.

All I need now is an introduction of an Emirates Visit Australia Pass.

And now an interesting(!) game of spot the difference



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