Whats the benefit in aligning themselves.
* No connecting passengers
* No Advertising benefits (none - different brands)
* No cost reductions (very little joint airport operations)
Why would a passenger in EMA be interested in a CGN - IST route?
WW seems to be losing the low cost concept and are becoming a full service carrier again - I agree - next will be interline agreements, then FFP benefits... No doubt LH and SK will be bashing the bishop in EMA to close his little folly - If LH and SK are no longer predatory why should BD?
Interesting how ALL of WW's bases are close to or at EZY bases... EMA CWL (BRS) MAN (LPL) MME (NCL) LGW (LGW).