As a U.S. taxpayer I have no desire in subsidizing the U.S. airlines. But if the taxpayers in the UAE are ok with subsidizing air travel then that's just fine with me and will welcome the competition. It's not our dime being wasted so why should any of us in the U.S. care? I would be more sympathetic if the US3 actually made an attempt at good customer service. A smile and thank you go a long way.