Aeroflot to join *A???
Aug 1, 2005 | 4:05 am
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Aeroflot to join *A???
Does anybody now if Aeroflot is going to join the *A? I read some articles were *A tried to get them, yet so does Sky Team and, well, now I can't find any information on this. Any information is very welcome.
Aug 1, 2005 | 8:41 pm
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Originally Posted by CApreppie
With Aeroflot and Korean, SkyTeam will have two big mediocre carriers.
Aug 2, 2005 | 12:08 am
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Air China is not invited to *A yet, although LH is keen on bringing Air China
to the alliance.
Based on my last flying experience with the carier, it would be a shame to *A if
CA joined the club.
to the alliance.
Based on my last flying experience with the carier, it would be a shame to *A if
CA joined the club.
Originally Posted by Xiaotung
Air China has not yet signed any documentation with Star Alliance.
Aug 2, 2005 | 12:31 am
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Originally Posted by inhiyu66
Air China is not invited to *A yet, although LH is keen on bringing Air China
to the alliance.
Based on my last flying experience with the carier, it would be a shame to *A if
CA joined the club.
to the alliance.
Based on my last flying experience with the carier, it would be a shame to *A if
CA joined the club.
Aug 2, 2005 | 1:36 am
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I understand where you are coming from but a recent statement by Air China boss says the 10% CX stake wouldn't stand in the way of any decision making with regard to joining alliances. Actually management from CA have continued to attend Star Alliance semi-annual meetings for a few times now. Of course I would imagine CA needed to improve service and IT capabilities significantly before it could be admitted into Star. Considering China Southern will join SkyTeam next year, Star would have to accelerate the wooing process, if you like.
Aug 2, 2005 | 5:14 am
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It is hard to believe that 10% stake will affect the decision-making process of CA.
It is only 10%. Not a controlling stake.
Besides LH has a huge strategic interests in the chiness market both cargo and passenger sectors. LH generates more revenue from Asian flights than the NorthAtlantic routes now.
It is only 10%. Not a controlling stake.
Besides LH has a huge strategic interests in the chiness market both cargo and passenger sectors. LH generates more revenue from Asian flights than the NorthAtlantic routes now.
Originally Posted by Felixberlin
As of last year, CX has acquired a 10 percent stake in Air China; LH decided not to invest. An entry into Star, thus, seems highly improbable now, although the codeshare with LH will stay for longer.
Aug 2, 2005 | 12:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Felixberlin
...An entry into Star, thus, seems highly improbable now, although the codeshare with LH will stay for longer.