Originally Posted by
wijibintheair
I think the issue of what passengers would ideally want and what is good for the airlines is different. I hear everyones comments about not being able to get from ICN to PVG etc - but the existence of alliances will only continue if it is in their interest. And frankly right now it is too early to tell - the years ahead will determine whether *A has taken the right track in taking on every airline it can find or whether OW has taken the right track in a smaller network that potentially offer more benefit to its members - it will be interesting to see what happens.
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Originally Posted by
wijibintheair
...a smaller network that potentially offer more benefit to its members ...QUOTE]
I wonder what those additional benefits might be you get on OW compared to *A/ST. Maybe the nicer lounges.
The "members" of these alliances are airlines.
If they see alliances as a source of profitable pax, they will incentivize it. But look at OW: BA & QF are well known for the high rewards for premium cabin and the low rewards for cheap tix. Since they are the leading members of OW, it's not surprising that it follows their philosophy.