Originally Posted by NEDude

Every U.S. airline is subsidised. If U.S. airlines had to play by the same rules as the European airlines, Delta, United and American (as well as the airlines they merged with), would all be relegated to the dustbin of history. Bankruptcy laws allow U.S. airlines significantly more financial flexibility than European airlines. European airlines cannot simply declare chapter 11, rake in huge bonuses for the executives, screw everyone else with the blessings of the federal court system, and continue to operate. If the U.S. airlines are going to accuse others of not playing fairly, the they need to get rid of the very unique chapter 11 rules that are not found in other parts of the world.

Also, please explain how Norwegian is government subsidised. This is the first time I have heard that accusation used against them.