Originally Posted by
derek2010
but, BR is more suitable to join OW rather than *A, as:
1.its frequent flyer structure is much more similar to the standard of Oneworld, dividing into OW Ruby,Sapphire and Emerald is easier.
2.BR has codeshares with AA, QF.
3.BR can bring a new destination for Oneworld -Macau (MFM)
4.BR can assist BA to launch LHR-TPE route via codesharing, also providing a extra point for Kangaroo Route.
Not really relevant.
1. FFP structure doesn't affect the choice of alliances. Look at UA, they have a 5-level system, with GS (*G), 1K (*G), 1P (*G), 2P (*S), 3P (*S).
2. BR also has codeshares with CO, US, NH (particularly close relationship with CO) - whom are all *A members.
3. Macau is an insignificant and dying aviation market. HKG can easily replace it due to the proximity and recent introduction of the airport SkyPier facility, with far more destinations than Macau.
4. Again, Taiwan lacks traffic and even there are almost no Australian routes ex-TPE, which I think only SYD is served by CI. The Kangaroo Route cannot only rely on connecting traffic without any O&D traffic to support.