The Sheeple will follow us to LHR ...
If Cathay don't want to "jeopardise" LHR services that is their own commercial choice to make. But I used CX on a number of occasions when they operated MAN-originating services. However, I avoid LHR like the plague, as do many experienced travelers from the regions. Now I use EMIRATES FROM MAN via DXB for HKG. Not everybody will slavishly follow an airline to the inconvenient hub of their choosing. I will choose my own preferred route to HKG, thanks very much Mr Cathay - and LHR ain't it!
If CX stick to LHR only they will keep the mugs who know no better and some desperate bargain-basement fare hunters. However, they forfeit the savvy travelers who are familiar with the attractive alternatives from MAN (including many high yield frequent fliers). The best way to protect your market is to provide a service which customers consider the most attractive available. Changing at LHR (even when your Shuttle isn't cancelled) doesn't score well.
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