Originally Posted by
porciuscato
Not going to happen. For all the complaints here, UA management isn't stupid. They stick to routes where they don't have to compete -- preferably where they're shielded from competition by the U.S. govt.
No way they're going to start routes where they have to compete with airlines (Singapore, Cathay, Thai, et al) that actually offer great service (vs. lame service from crusty union hacks). That's why they dropped service from HKG and NRT to BKK, SGN, and SIN.
Based on your logic, UA would have never operated LAX/SFO - SIN. I believe many UA elites would prefer UA due to PQD and to less extent LT BIS miles. As long UA provides lie flat and reasonable service, I'm all for it.