OneWorld/SkyTeam court JAL - why not Star Alliance?
Jan 20, 2010, 10:33 am
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OneWorld/SkyTeam court JAL - why not Star Alliance?
...whether to retain JAL's partnership with American Airlines and the OneWorld alliance or defect to Delta and its SkyTeam group...
http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/01/....ft/index.html
The article discusses the JAL bankruptcy and if they retain their OneWorld alliance or move to SkyTeam. I've flown JAL a couple times NRT-MNL and was always impressed with the on board service (I especially like the FA's switching their scarves from their neck to tie their hair and putting on an apron - just seemed classy to me).
The hard product in Y is horrible for this 6'1" with a very "American" build
but it would still be nice to have another option for Asian connections with mile earning opportunities.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/01/....ft/index.html
The article discusses the JAL bankruptcy and if they retain their OneWorld alliance or move to SkyTeam. I've flown JAL a couple times NRT-MNL and was always impressed with the on board service (I especially like the FA's switching their scarves from their neck to tie their hair and putting on an apron - just seemed classy to me).
The hard product in Y is horrible for this 6'1" with a very "American" build
but it would still be nice to have another option for Asian connections with mile earning opportunities.
Jan 20, 2010, 10:35 am
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As the question is directed to the Star Alliance, I will move this to the proper forum.
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Jan 20, 2010, 10:41 am
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* Alliance already has Asia well-covered with NH, TG, SQ, Air China, Shanghai Airlines and Asiana (not to mention UA's connections through NRT). Not sure why they would seek another partner...
Jan 20, 2010, 3:15 pm
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Jan 21, 2010, 3:27 am
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NH would veto this anyway. And I rather have NH than JL in *A. If only the NH lounges would improve.