If Airbus wants to change this, all they have to do is send a few lobbyists out to make donations and buy some lunches. USA the political system is more of an auction now than a democracy.
In fact, maybe we could simplify things and just have the decisions made through e-Bay?
Reality is, there are very few markets that this airplane will be used in in the USA. Airports are reluctant to spend the money accomodate it. Usually there are other more pressing needs.
How many airports in Europe that will not see the 380 are making the needed improvements? In fact how many airports in Europe are even adding runway capacity for any airplanes?
It is not a Boeing vs Airbus thing. Boeing would probably rather idiots like Mica kept their mouths shut, as inspires equally stupid responses. They may go burn down a McDonalds in France if this gets into the press over there.
Airbus chose to design an airplane that wouldn't fit in many existing airports. That choice has had caused some problems for sales. Not only does your destination need to be able to accomodate it, but you need alternates for the thing as well.