Latest rumours within *A
Aug 3, 2004 | 12:15 am
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Latest rumours within *A
Looks like *A is likely to be rolling out mileage upgrades across all members .
That would definitely be an advantage over OW. What's the likelihood that OW will match? (I fear I know the answer
).
That would definitely be an advantage over OW. What's the likelihood that OW will match? (I fear I know the answer
).
Aug 3, 2004 | 1:04 am
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oneworld's been losing out for years now. a lot of media hype and marketing, very little substance. wouldn't be surprised if it is dissolved sooner or later. 
even skyteam has adopted a more active and integrative approach lately.
even skyteam has adopted a more active and integrative approach lately.
Last edited by mhtaipei; Aug 10, 2004 at 2:59 am
Aug 3, 2004 | 5:53 am
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Originally Posted by alect
...*A mileage upgrades across all members...would definitely be an advantage over OW.
Aug 3, 2004 | 11:39 am
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The most important advantages to me regarding OW vs. Star is the lounge benefits (First Class entry) and the airlines involved (CX/BA/QF/AA/LA are the top airlines in their regions, IMO). Star definately has better coverage and more partners.
Aug 5, 2004 | 1:36 am
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Originally Posted by SNA_Flyer
Star definately has better coverage
Aug 5, 2004 | 2:46 am
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Originally Posted by SNA_Flyer
The most important advantages to me regarding OW vs. Star is the lounge benefits (First Class entry) and the airlines involved (CX/BA/QF/AA/LA are the top airlines in their regions, IMO). Star definately has better coverage and more partners.
Maybe it's time for some diversity.
Aug 5, 2004 | 2:52 am
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Originally Posted by virtualtroy
Except if you want to get from Australia to South America. (*A via N America vs. direct codeshare SYD/AKL-SCL offered by LA/QF). Makes *A RTW tickets very difficult to work with (given mileage limits) until a more direct routing is available.
Aug 5, 2004 | 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Anyone notice how OneWorld should be read as the One Anglo-American World. CX/QF/AA/BA being in the English-speaking aviation sphere and LA being under the American sphere of influence (read: Pinochet)?
Maybe it's time for some diversity.
Maybe it's time for some diversity.
Aug 6, 2004 | 12:57 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Anyone notice how OneWorld should be read as the One Anglo-American World. CX/QF/AA/BA being in the English-speaking aviation sphere and LA being under the American sphere of influence (read: Pinochet)?
Maybe it's time for some diversity.
Maybe it's time for some diversity.