Originally Posted by
ilcannone
Correct about the US thing, but if someone doesn't want to pay for the ESTA for whatever reason, or a visa if they for some reason need one (e.g. having been to Iran etc), well...again, small demographics but still. Not to mention that those on a round the world trip could still go this way.
As for the medication thing, if one was to fly Qantas pre Dubai exit, that would have been a no go, or wishing to go via Emirates etc.
If they don't want to pay for an ESTA (why thats important given its nothing in comparison to the cost of the flights I don't know?) then why would they be selecting a flight via the US? And if they're going around the world, how does this flight help them? It still requires a connection.
A quick search suggests all you need to carry with your HIV medication in Dubai is a prescription. So the only major advantage of this flight you have really described is for someone who is HIV positive who will only fly with Qantas and finds carrying a prescription too arduous. There's niche and then there's niche!