*A too successful?
Apr 25, 2000 | 4:44 pm
#1
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*A too successful?
Given the number of new airlines that continue to join *A (not to mention leaving One World), has anyone wondered at what point the alliance could end up too big for its own good?
Specifically, is there some point at which the antitrust immunities that were granted by the US might be removed because of lack of competition?
Disclaimer: I was a United Prem Exec for 6 years and just this year switched to BA primarily because of better service on transatlantic routes and direct SEA-LHR service but it looks to me like *A clearly has the better outlook in terms of adding new carriers.
Specifically, is there some point at which the antitrust immunities that were granted by the US might be removed because of lack of competition?
Disclaimer: I was a United Prem Exec for 6 years and just this year switched to BA primarily because of better service on transatlantic routes and direct SEA-LHR service but it looks to me like *A clearly has the better outlook in terms of adding new carriers.
Apr 26, 2000 | 9:28 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Posts: 3,373
LOL Dylan!
I remember reading one, a couple of years ago, one of the * carrier CEO's saying something to the effect that * though about 10 carriers would be the proper size. Given 15 as of later this year (16 when CP comes in), I wonder if they are saturated.
They could use a better African network (but other than SAA, who would you pick?!?) and something in the Gulf/Subcontinent. Beyond that, I don't think any of the carriers want many more kids in the sandbox.
I remember reading one, a couple of years ago, one of the * carrier CEO's saying something to the effect that * though about 10 carriers would be the proper size. Given 15 as of later this year (16 when CP comes in), I wonder if they are saturated.
They could use a better African network (but other than SAA, who would you pick?!?) and something in the Gulf/Subcontinent. Beyond that, I don't think any of the carriers want many more kids in the sandbox.