So when will CX join *A?
Apr 6, 2017, 6:21 pm
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So when will CX join *A?
In the past year +/-, Cathay Pacific has partnered with Air Canada, Lufthansa+Swiss+Austrian, and Air New Zealand; *A member Air China is also one of its largest shareholders.
At the same time American Airlines recently purchased a stake in CAN-based Sky Team-member China Southern.
Given that HKG+CAN are proximate, these changes imply an alliance shift for CX. Not to read too deeply into the tea leaves..but any bets in terms of when?
At the same time American Airlines recently purchased a stake in CAN-based Sky Team-member China Southern.
Given that HKG+CAN are proximate, these changes imply an alliance shift for CX. Not to read too deeply into the tea leaves..but any bets in terms of when?
Apr 8, 2017, 1:50 am
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Apr 8, 2017, 10:11 am
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Apr 10, 2017, 2:06 am
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So many things point to them joining. They have partnerships with numerous *A carriers, and even have an unofficial partnership with United. In fact, flying CX from HKG-BKK last night, the flight attendant thanked us for flying a Thai Air codeshare 😉 only later correcting it to Bangkok Airlines. That seems as yet another sign. 😉😉
Apr 10, 2017, 4:06 am
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Although SQ and CX are often seen as rivals, their networks do not overlap as much as other competitors. I myself am choosing OZ and BR instead of CX, and I know people who are choosing NH more. Based on the proximity of their hubs and especially for the Asia to North America routes, the airline that will be most affected if CX joins *A will probably be BR rather than SQ.
Apr 10, 2017, 7:52 am
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With CA and Shenzhen airlines on the mainland and BR (and TG, SQ and NH) nearby, it is not going to happen. There is no need for further Asian members and I guess the other Asian members will not be in favour of CX joining. Dream on...
Apr 15, 2017, 1:07 am
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Apr 15, 2017, 1:13 am
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Apr 17, 2017, 2:01 am
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