Originally Posted by
toyotaboy95
I'm not trying to suggest moving ALL European codeshares to other OW partners, just some destinations as an alternative and for some flexibility for pax. BA is basically the only codeshare partner of CX in inter-Europe (correct me if i'm wrong), so in case of anything happening with BA, everything goes down (apparent in this situation). Plus, T3-T5 LHR transit isn't too good if you ask me though HEL also has its problems (though it's usually "the fastest way between Asia and Europe"). AA is an exception since it's the only North American-based OW member, in Europe there are a few.
There's also a good East European network with MA, which HKG is lacking even with CX codeshares w/ BA. Fares are never lower than HK$7000.
What I don't get in your suggestion is the business case. How much business is there through BUD vs. LHR from HKG? Sure, BA strikes like this one have severe repercussions. But you also have to weight those events with their probabilities.
If there were such a business case for diverting volume from London, why do you think CX hasn't already acted on the opportunity?
Have you travelled through BUD as a transit passenger or with BUD as your ultimate destination, particularly during the winter months?
There certainly is a case for diversification -- see the discussion above about ZRH. But using MA as that option, for example, doesn't jump out at me. Do you have further information about HKG-Eastern Europe volume, since you cite MA's Eastern European network as a plus?