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Old Nov 30, 2011, 9:06 am
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Originally Posted by jetche2004
I do not think EY would join any alliance.

All the 3 big middle-eastern airlines - EY, EK and QR focus on transit traffic, competing with European and Asian carriers. Thus I think they add very little value to an alliance. There are very few destinations that are covered by these 3 airlines and not covered by any of the 3 major alliances.

If at all they do join, considering the relationship they have with AA, MH, I'd say oneworld is a good bet.
I agree completely with above argument ^
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