Will PAL Ever Join an Alliance?
Dec 25, 2018, 5:54 pm
#1
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Will PAL Ever Join an Alliance?
I've read the stories that they want to and their service has improved.
Most Asian carriers have service to Manila, but only PAL has nonstop from the states, JFK and LAX. I would love to be able to use my Mabuhay Pesos more widely.
Most Asian carriers have service to Manila, but only PAL has nonstop from the states, JFK and LAX. I would love to be able to use my Mabuhay Pesos more widely.
Dec 31, 2018, 4:41 am
#8
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Even less so for ST and *A.
If anything, I suppose CX can capitalise on such a partnership if they can figure out some sort of a JV agreement, which allows them (CX, in particular) to set prices as they want it to be.
Dec 31, 2018, 11:23 am
#9
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They need a sponsor to join one of the alliances and the only meaningful, long-term partnership they have is with ANA, making StarAlliance more likely...
Dec 31, 2018, 12:40 pm
#10
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In order to join OW, they would need CX support (or at least not blockage), and I simply can't see that happening because PR doesn't bring substantial value to the table.
Dec 31, 2018, 8:30 pm
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