Originally Posted by
jmanirish
While SQ and UA both are in the *A, the relationship is tenuous at best. SQ decided to codeshare with VX instead of UA for domestic US flights. IIRC, this was because SQ customers would be disappointed with UA's product.
If this is true (which it's not), please explain why SQ passengers would tolerate US Airways code share flights, when they charged for water in coach?
It is true that SQ needs UA way more than UA ever needs SQ. SQ really brings nothing to the table that can't be served by UA metal directly, or through codeshare with JV partner NH.