Who next for the alliance!?
Oct 26, 2012, 8:26 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
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Oct 27, 2012, 2:21 pm
#32
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Location: Houston
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I think Virgin Atlantic joining would be a negative for flyers. LHR is already well served by *A members, VS has no short haul network to contribute, and it would reduce competitive pressure on airfares.
Oct 29, 2012, 12:23 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Bay Area
Programs: United Platinum, American EXP
Posts: 227
Also, would VX be a package deal with VS? That'd be weird at SFO where there's a great deal of competition.
Nov 2, 2012, 1:08 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,586
Singapore buys 10 % stake in Virgin Australia
ber 31, 2012, 8:58 PM
Singapore Airlines-Virgin Australia Deal: Defending the Kangaroo
Article
DEAL JOURNAL AUSTRALIA HOME PAGE
By Isabella Steger
Singapore Airlines Ltd.s decision to buy a 10% stake in Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. Tuesday is a smart move at protecting its prized Kangaroo route, analysts say.
According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the Kangaroo route, which flies the day-long journey between Europe and Australia, accounts for around one-third of Singapore flag carrier SIAs passenger revenue. That route, however, has come under intense competition lately, since Qantas Airways Ltd. announced a 10-year alliance with Dubais Emirates Airline in September.
Nov 2, 2012, 9:21 pm
#36
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC
Posts: 368
Nov 5, 2012, 6:10 pm
#41
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: ORD, DXB, ODS, SIN, BUR
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Posts: 302
WY - Oman Air would be great! Small enough not to be intimidating, but has one of the best C and F products! They just would need to add a USA gateway!
Nov 5, 2012, 7:33 pm
#42
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Nov 7, 2012, 9:03 am
#44
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Posts: 340
Nov 7, 2012, 7:05 pm
#45
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
Programs: UA MM/1P, EK Au, QR, TK, Marriott Life Ti, Hilton Dia, IC Dia, Hyatt Glob, Accor Pt, Shangri-La
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No need for the alliance to be totally U.S.-centric. WY already flies to a handful of European destinations, including Star hubs FRA, MUC, and ZRH. Plus BKK eastward. (Though it would be nice if they got rid of their special fares for which only Omanis national are eligible.)