Really. We just booked F CHC-FCO and then J MXP-DXB-AKL 2 weeks ago with Emirates. Looked at Singapore to do same route all J class and they were NZD$3000.00 more. AirNZ all J was NZD$5000.00 more. And we are Singapore Gold members.
Looks like Emirates fares will be similar after 21 March.