Originally Posted by
phol
I always find this argument very short sighted. The JV is in place because it benefits both parties. If BA allows itself to fall further and further behind, there will come a time when AA doesn't need them anymore. They'll be left competing against AA and the rest, and doing it with a substandard product.
Absolutely correct. It can't be in BA's interests to stand still while their partners develop their products whatever the agreement between them.