Originally Posted by Andrius

Yes, Emirates WOULD make an excellent addition to ST, except I am not sure that they want to dilute their carefully built brand by joining a decidedly iffy bunch where Europe is represented by Air France and Alitalia (perhaps Strike Team is a better name? ), and Czech Airlines with their charter-quality seating pitch and not-quite-the-worst service.

When Aeroflot joins ST, now THAT is going to scream quality (despite all their modern-ish planes and slightly improved service). If I were running an airline I would actually pay money for NOT being associated with Aeroflot in any way (well I know Air France did not mind, but they don't have much to lose in terms of image do they?).