Wow, you assume a lot. Why would the Japanese, Thai, and Philippine Govts allow unrestricted access or open sky's to EK when it could hurt their own national airlines? And again, AA uses BA for connections to Africa. Going all the way to DXB and then back tracking to Africa takes longer. If someone wants to go to somewhere way out there, like to Conakry, then maybe. But to big cities like Nairobi or Joberg, not a chance.
Bye Bye---General Lee
Article on the Philippines open sky agreement with EK.....with the exception of MNL.
http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/UAE_inks_MoU_with_Philippine_to_meet_Air_Traffic_demands_/51090.htm
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