Originally Posted by
brunos
The statements in the article are just fun. Basically says that DL is already preponderant on US-Japan routes, that JL is suffereing from competition and that by partnering they will make great profit. And they expect the DOJ & DOT to accept it with such a monopolistic approach?
I think 'monopolistic' might be a slight exaggeration - if this plays out as it seems to then I think we would see the following in the US-Japan market
Skyteam - Heavyweight
Oneworld - Lightweight
Star - counterweight
While there is little doubt that a DL/JL combo would start with the lions share of the market I think that CO/NH/UA would prevent a monopolistic situation in the market . ( Though , of course , that would not be much consolation to OW frequent flyers )