EY has been invited to join oneworld - Tom Horton (CEO AA)
Jun 3, 2013, 2:29 am
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EY has been invited to join oneworld - Tom Horton (CEO AA)
Originally Posted by Business Standard
We have an important presence in the Indian subcontinent through our member carriers like Qatar Airways and Sri Lankan Airlines flying into India," Horton said, adding that Etihad Airways was also being extended an invitation to join the alliance
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They already partner with Aer Lingus and Air Berlin, so it's not unfeasible, but with QR joining this year I'd be surprised.
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I can't see EY joining any alliance at this juncture, but given the current state of play, they'd be far more likely to join Skyteam than oneworld.
Willie Walsh has been comparing Etihad unfavourably against Ryanair, or at least Mo'L, in the Irish press today regarding the future of Aer Lingus
James Hogan is unlikely to find those comments helpful.
Willie Walsh has been comparing Etihad unfavourably against Ryanair, or at least Mo'L, in the Irish press today regarding the future of Aer Lingus
Originally Posted by Irish Independent
Aer Lingus better off being owned by O'Leary, says Walsh
IAG chief queries motives of rival Etihad
IAG chief queries motives of rival Etihad
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EY in OW - that, for me, would be perfect. ^
However I agree that QR's OW membership makes this seem unlikely.
However I agree that QR's OW membership makes this seem unlikely.
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I can't see EY joining any alliance at this juncture, but given the current state of play, they'd be far more likely to join Skyteam than oneworld.
Willie Walsh has been comparing Etihad unfavourably against Ryanair, or at least Mo'L, in the Irish press today regarding the future of Aer Lingus
James Hogan is unlikely to find those comments helpful.
Willie Walsh has been comparing Etihad unfavourably against Ryanair, or at least Mo'L, in the Irish press today regarding the future of Aer Lingus
James Hogan is unlikely to find those comments helpful.
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