Yes, it's kind of like comparing a state owned oil company to Exxon. Another example is Emirates. Can't blame the govt for backing the airline, though, as it le

Yes, it's kind of like comparing a state owned oil company to Exxon. Another example is Emirates. Can't blame the govt for backing the airline, though, as it leverages a huge strength: Dubai is within 1 stop of virtually all airports in the world.