Don't we just love the "preferential" treatment of some people that seem to be more equal on Dubais roads or courts already?
Now they are creating this on the tarmac and in the air.
This might sound a little overreactive, but if they start to favour the SFO, then the LAX, then the direct BNE and so on, it leaves the poor MCT, BAH, DOH buggers in the air/ground penalty box that much little longer. They subsequently will have to add some juice to cover for that and, bingo, the savings go out the other window. This perfectly reflects ME planning we encounter on a daily base. No progress, just pretentious talk.
I concurr with some posters that only a comprehensive flow management, coordinated with the GCC States and Iran will serve the saving purpose.