There was nothing inaccurate or unreasonable in what Mr Sheehan had to say about Dubai and Emirates.
It is highly likely that his stay was sponsored one way or another by the bosses there, but that isn't all that unusual in commercial activities anywhere in the world to garner a bit of extra publicity.
Mr Dixon's observations on the lack of personal and company tax as virtual subsidies are also valid.
What I continue to find interesting is the ostrich approach by QF to the very real threat that SQ and EK pose. I don't think sticking your fingers in your ears and closing your eyes is going to make them go away. Given that, why don't they try and compete head on with them?