I wonder if MXP-JFK could be moved to Manchester?
Emirates have not been shy in saying they have all the permissions they need to start USA flights from MAN, MAN is already a strong destination for Emirates, has the required infrastructure such as lounges and A380 capability thanks to the EK17/18 flight and at this moment in time, the NYC market from MAN is woefully underserved, as MAN have said NYC is one of their must underserved destinations, and MAN has gone from 2xB757 from UA, 2xB767 from Delta and BA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA to just 2xB757 from UA/AA and 3 weekly B777 from PIA.
And going the other way, with PIA pulling out of LBA in May and Air Blue pulling MAN in February, Im sure they could do with some more seats for ISB alone.