Could EOS/Silverjet join *A?
Aug 10, 2007 | 3:48 pm
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Could EOS/Silverjet join *A?
Just throwing out the question. Since the NYC-LON route is a clear void in the Star Alliance route network, adding one of these all-business carriers would be a first step to closing the gap. They would be certain to attract the business travelers on the route as well.
Of course, there is the obvious problem of Stansted/Luton for these flights. Not exactly major *A hubs...
But for point-to-point traffic, they could do, particularly considering that these airlines provide car service.
Of course, there is the obvious problem of Stansted/Luton for these flights. Not exactly major *A hubs...
But for point-to-point traffic, they could do, particularly considering that these airlines provide car service.
Aug 10, 2007 | 3:52 pm
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What I can't understand is why VirginAtlantic doesn't join up. Branson has said he wants to put VirginAmerica in most markets - so wouldn't a link up between Virgin, UA and US makes good sense?
Aug 10, 2007 | 6:38 pm
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Aug 11, 2007 | 8:40 pm
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They are buying a bunch of new boeings (777LR for these long haul routes) so that takes care of the plane. Service - I think they forced the fifty plus and too fat stewardesses to take ground duties (and there's some US airlines where the stewardesses are just as grumpy as in AI). So, I dare say there should be some amount of change.
Aug 16, 2007 | 5:40 am
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There is more chance of bmi competing directly on the LHR-NYC route - especially if todays rumours are true and they get the codeshare agreements approved with UA...
Aug 16, 2007 | 6:13 am
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The status quo, amusingly enough, works for me. I credit my VS flights to my Delta account and use my BD status to use VS's lounge in London. I hope the increased Star Alliance presence on NYC-LON does not come at the expense of messing up those things.
Aug 20, 2007 | 2:20 am
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Just thought I would throw this out there....it seems more logical though that VS would joining *A than one because of BA...and SkyMiles is too small a group?
Just thought I would throw this out there....it seems more logical though that VS would joining *A than one because of BA...and SkyMiles is too small a group?
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