Just wondering if anyone thought EK should look into a partnership with V Australia?

I think it would be good. EK could feed pax onto V Australia's flights SYD-LAX/SFO if a cheap enough fare could be offered (have to compete with Asian airlines who have direct flights from which a number of EK international PAX will be coming from unless the direct DXB-SYD). Vice-versa if EK came into LAX/SFO via Europe, V Australia could feed pax onto EK flights.

DJ already allows Velocity Rewards points to be earned on EK flights (EK was first international partner I think) and I believe EK/DJ feed onto each others flights (well, today when I was training with Amadeus it would be DJ domestic, EK international).

I think it would be smart to codeshare until the AU/NZ/US governments give EK the right to offer trans-Pacific flights. SQ will get it first though I think...