So What is your prediction for the future?
With Tony running IATA and pulling string for Swire etc.. and from the statements below, it's a no brainer..
Quote: SCMP
Discussing the management change, observers said Slosar was more knowledgable about mainland culture and spoke Putonghua after working at Swire's beverage division for several years. This could help Cathay's relations with Air China.
"It is possible that John could make more breakthroughs in the relationship and co-operation with Air China due to his mainland experience," said Wei Sim a transportation analyst with Macquarie Securities.
Li, an ex-chairman of Air China, has previously proposed the creation of a national “super carrier” to compete more effectively with foreign rivals.
Asked whether he was still a proponent of a large carrier in his capacity as an industry regulator, Li said: “It’s a trend globally; we should be aware of such trends.”
CX / Air China union = Called "CX China" and us? "CU China"