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Jul 4, 2025 | 4:30 am

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Originally Posted by oliver2002

Some interesting comments by EK at the IATA meeting:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com...w/92361435.cms

It seems the UAE bilateral rights are clubbed with Oman and Bahrain (total 10x weeklies) with an exception for DXB (10400 seats a week on each side). EK used to be the master of visiting the MOCA with some incentives to get the bilateral tweaked in their favor.

It seems EK is getting nowhere with the MOCA on bilaterals. Today they gave a 'grapes are sour anyway' interview to ET:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com.../122235075.cms

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"All 171 weekly frequencies we operate to India are flying above 95% seat factor," said Kazim. "We're spilling traffic. The demand far exceeds the supply."
Despite India's importance to Emirates' global network, Kazim said the market's relative standing has slipped. "India used to be among the top five markets. Now it's in the top 10," he said.

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