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Sep 3, 2012 | 7:03 pm

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Originally Posted by AirCrew

Greetings folks,

With the positive movements at PAL by the "new" San Miguel Corp (SMC) management to expand and re-fleet, notwithstanding, improving customer service levels on the ground and in the air. If they do not join an alliance, what are their ultimate chances of financial survival if they do not swiftly join an alliance. They most certainly are not EK, and can't go-it-alone. Anyone betting on OW or SkyTeam (* is probably out of the question).

Keep flying, guys.

AirCrew

I don't think PR would work very well in OW given that much of the Filipino population in Canada takes CX for cheap process.
I.E. the $700 N base fare this year.
EK is also popular.
I also wonder what would happen to the beer selection in the CX lounges in a retaliation, because San Miguel is always available.

Last edited by AA_EXP09; Sep 3, 2012 at 7:08 pm

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