From a business standpoint, EK needs Airbus and Airbus needs EK. With only one viable manufacturer (Boeing), no deals, no extras, no goodies, no incentives. Think of the deal EK is going to end up with if they continue with the 380 order. The airport is being built for 380s. Plus we are talking a 18-24 month delay over the 20 year lifetime of the aircraft. But who knows, maybe Boeing will give a good deal on the 747-8. See, play one manufacturer against the other.