I've noticed recently block times getting shorter

For example 77F to TPE with Block of 8.45 and flt of 8.55??
Its not just this, like glo said - 20 mins before STD gate closed?? Really...so why is it in DOH 2 pax wandering round duty free because they're sat in F are still allowed to travel?
Like everyone said - put the blame on the ones who are easiest to blame - the crews. CC are not doing they're post flight's quick enough which is delaying onward flights - yes I've seen an email to this effect. Pilots not following RTA crap - they want you to not comply with ATC just so EK Ops can have you abide by RTA?