Id have to say that your interview AB was pretty "standard."
Id also go so far as to say that the interviewers were quite experienced. The typical "whats the history of CX?" type question often comes from the less experienced.
Very sorry to hear you were unsuccessful.....and a bit disappointed that you doing a degree may in some way be considered a negative. I truely hope that wasnt the case.
IMHO (and generalisation) topics such as Principles of Flight and Theoretical Weather are a real weakness amongst the Nth American community. In the same way the Australians struggle with Icing.....the Nth Americans excel there! Brits for some daft reason excel in Performance related questions (prob because CAA Perf A is a nightmare!)
Its not individual fault, its just something that your never really get taught in detail. Everyone has a specialisation and everyone a weakness.
You can hope that your weakness doesnt show up in the interview, but thats playing with fire; youre best bet is to study harder in your weak areas and to truely try and understand the why's and not just the answers.
For what its worth about the only CRM questions you hear at CX is a. drunk captain and b. captain who refuses to go-around from a terrible approach.
Lastly, and I know Ive said it lots, but you if you genuinely want to experince Asia and genuinely think that CX is a step forward in your career progression.....and let them know that in the interview......then you should do well.
Good luck next time around.
Kung Hei Fat Choy
PS: I prime example of Nth Americans getting it wrong, was yesterday in Japan.....Northwest, United et al, wishing the Japanese "Happy New Year". NOte: Its Cinhese New Year.....not Japanese (and yes, there is a BIG difference)
All the best
PF