Originally Posted by
rkkwan
I am unsure what's the benefits of an alliance. I mean, if I join, sure I can start flights within N. America. But doesn't that also mean introducing competition to my hubs at PEK and HKG, which I have zero competition on most routes.
Persuade me.
It does not mean introducing competition - the other airlines that start flights from your hubs usually work under the idea that Airline B will not cause Airline A to drop its fares. At least that's how we
in Star Luftwaffe. We cooperate. ^