Originally Posted by
Traveloguy
Note that EK do count for status miles on CO's OnePass programme so if elite status is needed in a more useful programme, CO might be also worth considering.
That only applies to a very limited number of flights:
From the CO website:
"* OnePass Elite qualification miles and points and Elite mileage bonuses may only be earned on Continental Airlines codeshare flights operated by Emirates connecting in London Gatwick (LGW) to/from Dubai."
You can earn
redeemable miles on all Emirates flights, but it won't help you much in getting status with CO.