If we take UA as the *A average service, I agree it's difficult to lower

Took SR sometimes because of the youth fare out of ZRH, always economy. Recaro seats, friendly service and the best airline food ever: all organic (but the Mövenpick ice cream).

Ah, I'll love them in *A. Actually, I may even move to OW if they do so. Imagine Swissair and Cathay under same alliance, with 100% AA bouns miles...