Qatar and Etihad are not only fully subsidised but they do get their fuel uplift and catering completely free !
You can't be serious? Etihad not suported by the Government? How is it possible for an airline barely 6 months old with only 9 total destinations be able to order planes worth over $8 billion including 2 A380's? How can an airline offer BEY-CMB for $100 and expect to make money? I'ff bet u anything u can't get an ID90 for that price. The Etihad CEO is also the CEO of Gamco, who is also the manager of AUH airport, who is also the head of the CAA in AUH. Doesn't that sound fishy to you? QR are also supported by their government no end. How can you lose over $450 million in one year and not go under unless u are supported? Even if it were just free gas, any idea how much savings that is?