Originally Posted by
sipples
I hope Malaysian (MH) joins oneworld. There's a big gap in Southeast Asia right now, and MH would be a great add. But that'd probably mean realigning half of the Kangaroo runs to connect through Kuala Lumpur. Are Qantas and BA willing to do that?
No. It would not be the condition. If MH joins OW, BA/QF will still connect through BKK/SIN. The current agreement would not be effected. And if MH joins there is more reasons for BA/QF to hold market share in BKK/SIN.
However, if MH joins OW, one change may occur. BA may drop BKK-SYD route and let QF to run on their own and codeshare only. Then BA may have enough plane to do 10 times a week scedule between UK and BKK.
The ugly side would be that it would be difficult for BA members to earn points on MH metal but MH members will get loads of points from BA.