Originally Posted by LarkSFO

Don't do it! If you do, the flamers win...

Seriously though, do the 6 GPU's from UA factor in to your decision? I don't believe that the Middle Eastern carriers have an equivalent, although I could be wrong.

Do you fly primarily in Economy? Or Business / First? I would look hard at the Y offerings of the ME carriers before making a decision as well, if this is the class you are in mostly.

Is DL through SEA (or MSP / DTW) an option? Another connection is not that attractive, but may be worth considering.