Originally Posted by
aeropix
Hello, I have heard rumors from various EK staff about possible reinstatement of the EK217/218 flight to LAX using B777 in addition to the current daily A380 service EK215/216. Anybody else heard of this, or does it sound like "wishful thinking" from those in the company? Also possible reinstatement of the 2nd Houston flight have been postulated. Both rumors to be effective after the summer runway works are completed. Would love the chance to arrive in the morning at LAX again!
In regard to the second daily LAX, it's probably just wishful thinking for now. The whole purpose for the two daily LAXs and IAHs initially were to boost frequency for the FAA audit. Unless an A380 upguage announcement is made in the next several weeks, it's more likely that the second daily IAH would be reinstated. IAH has been a great cargo market for EK, so much so, that they've announced plans for a freighter flight to IAH and ATL.