Any particular reason for the personal attack JW? Can't express an opinion without resorting to that?
You are dead right about the No.2 being the Dubai Ruler- one who has had his power substantially clipped by the economic situation and his needing to have the begging bowl out to Abu Dhabi.
I never said this didn't involve EK or Dubai, I said this was the action of the UAE government, not EK management, who no doubt realize how counter productive the whole saga is.
So, in the spirit of friendship you bring to the discussion, get your head out of your @r5E and learn to read!!