BBI will boost Berlin as the capitol of Europe! Everybody is fighting for a piece of land or a parking spot over there.
We cannot really compare Canada with Germany! Two different type of customers with different needs, different budget available.
Don't forget, Lufthansa was the only EU Airlines to get revenue with the 08/09 economic recession. Only the economic down-turn + Icelandic volcano may had effect LH 09 SQ. As far as we know EK have money but isn't really producing sustainable revenue!