Thanks for all the replies so far. I don't care near as much about the service as I do about the probability of getting on the DXB-SFO/LAX flights. Fastest way home, and I've heard they run into weight and balance restrictions quite a bit on the 777-300ER. I can't find anything about an embargo right now on any EK flights, nor is my pass bureau aware of any. We'll see what happens! Not a lot of options out of MRU, so if DXB-USA isnt looking good, back to JNB-LHR/FRA it is!
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