Star poised to boost presence in North Asian market with addition of EVA

[flying.monkeyz]

Star Alliance is planning a key step forward in boosting its presence in the fast-growing North Asian aviation market by adding EVA Airways, Taiwan's second largest carrier. EVA will be mentored by Air China, which currently is the only Star member in greater China although Shenzhen Airlines is also now in the process of joining the alliance.

http://www.centreforaviation.com/ana...n-of-eva-64664

[scooby5]

So, all this puts paid to the long term rumours of CX jumping ship?

[lingua101]

But will not happen until 2013...

[SilverChris]

So, all this puts paid to the long term rumours of CX jumping ship?

Seeing how many flights CX has out of TPE, they'll compete rather than collaborate.

Won't make sense for both to be in *A. Though personally I do prefer CX joining