Tank2Engine, while not defending what the middle east carriers get up to, I would have to point out the Chapter 11 in the USA isn't exactly fair completion either.
A company is either solvent or it's not, if it's not then it cannot be kept in business. Several US carriers have gone into chapter 11 several times and re-emerged having shafted others to the tune of millions of dollars.
Having also had the misfortune to travel domestic in the US many times and a couple of long haul flights I have to say the level of service leaves a lot to be desired at times.
If the carriers improved the service I am sure the American public would fly with a home based carrier through choice.