Any idea why? I know that the airline gets huge boosts from the ruling Amir of the UAE since its national airline, but you mean they don't pay in other places?
I think that any fuel expenses at foreign airports, are payed for by the government, not the airline. i dont think theyve ever released their books, so no one can confirm or deny this.
I thought i did heard that the UAE Royal Family does pay up to 45% of Emirates Airline's expenses, but that's what i can remember at 7am Not very reliable...LOL