If Ch 11 didn't exist-which effectively stops Darwin theory and is unique to the USA- then the survivors would be stronger and richer-and who knows maybe even able to compete with non-US carriers. Whilst Ch 11 exists the US will never compete on a level field-look at the number of British airlines, European Flag Carriers and major Australian airline that all ceased to exist due to not having Chapter 11-which is how business is supposed to work. US airline executives are loudly crying wolf with any protest against EK (note I am being carrier specific here as the Qatar CEO has stated he doesn't care about profit-an altogether different animal).