Originally Posted by
chuboy
Etihad is backed by Abu Dhabi's treasury and is a matter of national pride for the emirate, so the same rules don't really apply. Conventionally, Etihad would never have been launched in the first place with Emirates providing such fierce competition nearby.
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Folks,
Don't forget the government of Abu Dhabi is already propping up Dubai (really Emirates) with cubic $$$$.
Tootle pip!!