Originally Posted by
themapelligroup
This would totally shake up the entire airline industry!
I'm not that sure EK wants to join an alliance: I do think they at least considered to join OW while they were in talks with QF for the JV.
EK have some sort of cooperation with JL and MH (at least used to, correct me if anyone knows more). Also they once owned part of UL. If the rumoured AA connection would happen soon, then EK would be connected to OW through JL, QF and AA, plus the ended relationship with UL and possible MH.
So I would say the chance is 30/70 with a big swing if things happen quickly.