Originally Posted by
Old UCAL CA
Since it has always been about consumer votes and not "market fairness," you are probably correct. "Made in America" does not apply to air travel...just price and convenience.
With their state subsidies, their internal company costs are cents to our dollars. We wouldn't hold up for long. When the polished cabin service is added in, the disparity becomes even more pronounced.
However "fair" or "unfair," the market always wins. It is unlikely to be held off for very long.
Pete,
As long as we can prevent ME3 from coming into our hubs and directly completing with us. (at current US law prevents). Due to the large O/D traffic at all our international hubs, no matter how good the service difference . No one is connecting thru the Middle East to go to Europe or Asia from the US.