Emirates temporarily suspended A380 service to Bali (DPS). I’m looking at itineraries via DXB and EK368 gives the shortest overall travel time but also a long layover that makes me eligible for Dubai Connect (since the layover is 8+ hours).
If Emirates adds an earlier DXB–DPS flight (777/A350), could that make me ineligible for Dubai Connect if a shorter connection becomes available? Also how likely is it that Emirates replaces A380 capacity with extra 777 frequencies vs different aircraft?