Originally Posted by
gemini573
AA/CX do indeed codeshare on this route. AA doesn't advertise much about their codeshare with CX, but they do.
As far as AA, it's only two months with DFW-HKG. It's hard to judge so soon whether or not this route is a money making one or not. I've heard mix things about DFW-HKG. On routes such as ORD-PVG, PEK, etc., I would agree. They're probably not making any money on it.
I agree with the strategy though. They have to fly them even if it's not making money. They have to get the brand out there. AA is weak in Asia. It's probably the same reason why CX is launching MAN, ZRH, and BOS so soon.
why would AA advertise about CX
the interesting thing is that CX is not advertising or promoting the route like it does with NADI and other CX codeshared destinations.
meh if AA wanted an Asian presence HKG was pointless- AA is advertised on every CX flight to USA AA should have used their new aircraft to launch other Asian cities like Taipei etc. ( and please do not say there is no market when the Taiwanese can operate 3 daily flights)
umm CX inever launches a route with the intention or knowledge that it would make a loss, their CEO's have always said that and hence CX expansion is very conservative.
I am confident that MAN-HKG and ZRH-HKG traffic is greater and more premium than DFW-HKG
and even with the additions CX only serves 53 destinations- that is tiny compared to SQ /EK/QR