Originally Posted by
adambrau
Not saying this isn't going to have a material impact on UA bookings in Asia. But most people who live in Asia, unless they are tied by corporate contract to United or Delta or American - wouldn't be caught dead on United by choice. Especially those people who buy full fare F class. Honestly, American carriers have always had a tough time competing in Asia even since the days of Pan Am because of different cultural norms.
My friend works in Japan and has flown UA several times to the USA for business. They were all code shares with ANA. He does try to get ANA metal if he can, unless the UA code share option is much cheaper or a better time.