A Very Interesting read.
American, Delta and United – like their European brethren – lost this particular debate about 23 years ago. Now they have only two realistic options: find some way, or ways to compete effectively and profitably with the Gulf carriers, or withdraw from international markets where they can’t compete profitably against Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways.
In Debate Vs. Persian Gulf Carriers U.S.'s Big Three Airlines Can't Win - Even If They Win - Forbes