Here is my view on the OW options in Asia;

- My gut feeling is that JL won't defect to ST. I cannot give a definite reason why, but despite their bankruptcy, I think JL would continue to have a greater degree of independance and autonomy as per Japanese culture, and I think OW allows this more than a DL-dominated ST
- One of two possible scenarios for China. Either CA will defect into OW, given the partnership with CX. Alternatively, MU and HU could both join OW - covering PVG and PEK hubs, and having unique advantage of the only alliance with government and private Chinese airlines
- Indian airline will be either Kingfisher or Jet. Given the involvement in the global explorer product, I am more inclined to say Kingfisher
- Middle East, but still relevant - GULF AIR! - Majali (ex RJ CEO) has taken over at GF. He is employing a similar strategy to RJ, focusing on regional routes. RJ and GF already cooperate intensively on AMM-BAH. RJ is stronger in North America and Europe, while GF is stronger in the Gulf and India. The two airlines Middle East networks could complement eachother quite well.

Hopefully, the above scenario will prevail, and OW will be stronger in Asia.

As for the original posters comments regarding TLV. Once again, TLV is not the centre of the earth. Actually, in a way, because of RJ, OW provides the BEST service to TLV, providing a decent eastbound option with quick connections via AMM to BKK, HKG, DEL, BOM etc as well as to the US. Given my experiences on RJ, there are many Israelis who agree with me.