justinbrett
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Though as you said, there are some costs including training, signage changes and IT updates.
HA is going to be run as if it was part of AS (one airline, two brands). So those won't be an issue.
Definitely won't be oneworld connect. It will be affiliate, like Qantaslink or BA Cityflyer.
However like with US Airways, I predict it will be marketed as a full member (ie gets its tail on various signs & promos) as it does enhance the oneworld brand to have an extra member. But as it is subordinate to AS, it will function as an affiliate. This is especially true as AS will hold the combined loyalty system.
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