CC, I was marveling at how there always seems to be a disproportionate number of sceptics waiting in the wings to pour cold water on any suggestion that EDI might advance beyond its current situation!
I'm not saying I agree with everything stated here by the EDI "supporters" who seem to have upset you, but, with the sale of EDI coming up next year there should be plenty of opportunities to develop a variety of new routes, including one or two long haul ones. Will China come before the Middle East? Doubtful, in my view, but never say never.