<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Leumas:
I've read some rumours that OW want to have Malaysia Airlines or Thai joining (or maybe the other way round).
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I don't see any business advantage being gained for QF, CX or BA out of allowing any of the South Asia carriers in. Between the 3 of them what major European business or leisure destination are not serviced on the Europe Asia routes. Between them offer fairly reasonable connection from Europe to Asia and SW Pacific.
Without the backing of the airlines mentioned above whose networks would be the main feeders I doubt it is a goer. Also with QF tie up with ANZ on the cards I doubt any more player in Asia or SWPacific will be seen.
Africa however is another story - SAA I understand would be a good strategic move for OW - would create a missing geographical link.
[This message has been edited by michaelblain (edited 03-12-2003).]