What, because the code sharing arrangements have allowed people to traxnsfer direct DXB to the place of their choosing, rather than the UK.
QANTAS group has refocused to Asia. And now, shortly to offer direct services back to the motherland. Sounds like a good play book to me,
From an pilots perspective, you guys can keep the ULH. Sounds like a receipe for ultra extreme out of this world boredom.