So what are the real choices? I can't see United being a winner after recent events. Also American carriers have a poor customer service rating compared with ME carriers. BA are looking to reduce their product even further. My guess is instead of direct flights from the Gulf to the USA the European carriers will win out. Carriers such as Swiss and Lufty.
I'm surprised the DXB-ATH-EWR hasn't been cut back in this latest cull.